The average bus between Limerick and Athlone takes 2h 24m and the fastest bus takes 2h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Limerick 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 3 times a day between Limerick and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 11:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Athlone at 8:17 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Limerick station and arriving at Athlone station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.
Limerick to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Limerick Colbert Station.
Limerick to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.
The distance between Limerick and Athlone is 96 km. The road distance is 121 km.
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Athlone Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €12–19 and the journey takes 2h 23m.