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Trip Overview

The average bus between Athlone (Station) and Galway takes 1h 32m and the fastest bus takes 1h 10m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Athlone (Station) to Galway. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 32m
Duration
85 km
Distance
Twice a week
Frequency

Athlone (Station) to Galway bus times

Buses run twice a week between Athlone (Station) and Galway. The earliest departure is at 6:50 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Athlone (Station) is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Galway at 9:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 55m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 85 km
  • Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Athlone (Station), Ireland and Galway, Ireland?

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a bus from Athlone to Galway 4 times a week, and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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