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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Galway to Athlone
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
75 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Galway to Athlone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Galway to Athlone will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 1 buses that leave Galway for Athlone on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 75 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Galway to Athlone
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Galway to Athlone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €11, and a bus costs an average of €16.
Distance: 46 miles (75 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€16 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Galway to Athlone bus times
The table below shows live departures for Galway to Athlone buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM Galway | 1h30 | 9:00 AM Arcadia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:00 AM Galway | 1h30 | 11:30 AM Arcadia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:00 PM Galway | 1h30 | 1:30 PM Arcadia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Galway to Athlone by train or bus
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Galway to Athlone
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Distance 46 miles (75 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 18:00 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Galway to Athlone start from as low as $20 (€16) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $20 (€16) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: AirCoach, Infobus, Citylink from Galway to AthloneYou can travel by bus between Galway to Athlone with AirCoach, Infobus, Citylink for as low as $13 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Infobus
AirCoach
Citylink
FAQs: Bus from Galway to Athlone
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Galway, Coach Station, which is located around 0.6 miles (897 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Athlone, Arcadia Retail Centre, located 0.5 miles (834 m) away from the city centre.
- AirCoach
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- AirCoach
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Galway to Athlone, follow these tips:
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- AirCoach
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- AirCoach
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Galway to Athlone
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Express (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 401, 402, 404 Train: Galway Station
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