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4.6Travel Information to Athlone from Galway
 Distance | 47 miles (75 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $13 - $19 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $13 (€12) • 58 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $13 (€12) • 58 min |
 Popular travel companies | AirCoach or Irish Rail |
Travel 47 miles (75 km) by train or bus to Athlone from Galway. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are AirCoach or Irish Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Galway to Athlone.
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The best way to travel from Galway to Athlone is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Galway to Athlone
Travel to Athlone easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Galway to Athlone.
There are 2 ways to get from Galway to Athlone: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Athlone from Galway is by taking a train, which costs on average $13 (€12).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Galway to Athlone:
Taking a train costs $6 (€5) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $19 (€17) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Athlone from Galway is by train with an average travel time of 58 min.
Other travel options to Athlone take longer:
Bus takes on average 1 h 30 min.
The distance from Galway to Athlone is approximately 47 miles (75 km).
The average frequency per day from Galway to Athlone is:
- Around 35 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Galway and Athlone as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Galway to Athlone:
- Buses from Galway to Athlone most often leave from Galway, Coach Station and arrive in Athlone, Arcadia Retail Centre.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Galway to Athlone:
- You can travel by bus between Galway and Athlone with AirCoach or Citylink, and you can find AirCoach Galway to Athlone tickets for $14 (€13) on Omio.
- You can travel between Galway and Athlone by train with Irish Rail. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $13 (€12) with Irish Rail from Galway to Athlone.
Yes, there are direct services available from Galway to Athlone with the following travel companies:
- 35 direct buses per day with Citylink.
- Direct trains with Irish Rail with 8 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Athlone as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Athlone from Galway.
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