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The average bus between Kilrush and Athlone takes 5h 36m and the fastest bus takes 3h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilrush to Athlone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Kilrush and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilrush is at 7:57 PM which arrives into Athlone at 2:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Ennis Station and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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5h 30m • 2 changes4h 58m • 2 changes5h 56m • 2 changes4h 53m • 2 changes5h 30m • 2 changes4h 58m • 2 changes5h 56m • 2 changes4h 53m • 2 changes5h 30m • 2 changes4h 58m • 2 changes5h 56m • 2 changes4h 53m • 2 changes5h 30m • 2 changes4h 58m • 2 changes5h 56m • 2 changes4h 53m • 2 changes5h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kilrush to Athlone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilrush to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Kilrush station and arriving at Arcadia station via Ennis Station and Oranmore North station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Kilrush to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kilrush station.
Kilrush to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Arcadia station.
The distance between Kilrush and Athlone is 135.2 km. The road distance is 153 km.
You can take a bus from Kilrush to Arcadia via Ennis Station and Oranmore North in around 5h 5m.
