Tours and day trips
Sightseeing by coach in and around Athlone and Leinster, with day trips to Tullamore.
Charter coach rental in Athlone
Charter coaches with professional drivers in Athlone, Leinster, Ireland.
Coach hire with driver in Athlone
From a single coach transfer in Athlone to a week-long bus tour across Ireland, we arrange charter coaches with drivers and handle the planning by email.
Coach routes from Athlone often include Tullamore (≈35 km), An Muileann gCearr (≈40 km), Portlaoise (≈60 km) and Galway (≈75 km), and transfers to Limerick (≈95 km). Multi-day bus tours can start or end in Athlone.
Coach hire in Athlone for
Events and conferences
Shuttle coaches between hotels and venues in Athlone, timed to your agenda.
Airport groups
Coach transfers from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) for large arrivals and departures.
Multi-day bus tours
Round trips from Athlone through Ireland and across borders, with one point of contact.
Which bus is right for your group?
| Vehicle | Seats (approx.) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus / passenger van | about 8–19 | small groups, families, VIP and business travel, airport runs |
| Midi coach | about 20–35 | mid-size groups, school classes, wedding guests |
| Full-size coach | about 45–57 | large groups, tours, conferences, events |
| Several buses | 100+ | congresses, festivals, big shuttles |
More bus services in Athlone
Coach hire near Athlone
- Coach hire in Tullamore ≈35 km
- Coach hire in An Muileann gCearr ≈40 km
- Coach hire in Portlaoise ≈60 km
- Coach hire in Galway ≈75 km
- Coach hire in Droichead Nua ≈80 km
- Coach hire in Charlestown ≈85 km
- Coach hire in Navan ≈85 km
- Coach hire in Carlow ≈95 km
Distances are approximate straight-line distances. All coach hire pages in Ireland.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit in a coach in Athlone?
A full-size coach typically seats about 45 to 57 passengers and a midi coach about 25 to 35 (approximate).
Can we take the coach on a day trip from Athlone?
Yes. Coach day trips from Athlone to Tullamore, An Muileann gCearr and Portlaoise are easy to arrange.
Is the driver included in coach hire?
Yes. Coaches always come with a professional driver; driving-time rules are respected in the planning.
Breakdown? Stranded group?
Emergency replacement bus near Athlone.
If your coach or bus breaks down in or near Athlone, contact us, weekends included. Tell us where the group is, how many passengers there are and where they need to go, and we will search for an available coach and driver in the area.
Tell us where.
We'll bring the bus.
Group size, dates, route. We reply with a quote by email.
Prefer email? Write to transport@kweili.com.