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Strabane to Athlone buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Strabane and Athlone takes 6h 19m and the fastest bus takes 5h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Strabane 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.

6h 19m
Duration
231 km
Distance
€58
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Strabane Bus Stn to Monaghan Bus Stnbus bus 32
  2. Take the bus from Monaghan Bus Stn to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 175 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus bus 466
6h 33m
€27–67

Strabane to Athlone bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Strabane and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Strabane is at 3:58 PM which arrives into Athlone at 10:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Monaghan Bus Stn and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann7h 18m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkBus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 2m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann6h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann7h • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann5h 31m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann7h 18m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkBus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann7h • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann5h 31m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann7h 18m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkBus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann7h • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann5h 31m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann7h 18m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkBus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TFI Local Link Cavan MonaghanBus Éireann7h 4m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann5h 22m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann7h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann6h 52m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TFI Local Link Cavan MonaghanBus Éireann7h 6m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann7h 1m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)TFI Local Link Cavan MonaghanBus Éireann6h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann7h • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkBus Éireann5h 31m • 2 changes

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    Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus ÉireannBus Éireann7h 18m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkBus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Strabane 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.

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  • Distance: 231.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Strabane, Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Strabane Bus Stn to Athlone Stn via Monaghan Bus Stn and Cavan Bus Stn in around 6h 33m.

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