The average bus between Belmullet and Athlone takes 6h 58m and the fastest bus takes 4h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Belmullet 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Belmullet and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Belmullet is at 4:10 PM which arrives into Athlone at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Castlebar and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 46m • 2 changes


5h 37m • 2 changes


8h 23m • 2 changes


7h 46m • 2 changes


5h 37m • 2 changes


8h 23m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Belmullet to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Belmullet station and arriving at Athlone station via Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
Belmullet to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Mayo, depart from Béal an Mhuirthead station.
Belmullet to Athlone bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Mayo, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
The distance between Belmullet and Athlone is 161.4 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a bus from Béal an Mhuirthead to Athlone Stn via Castlebar and Claremorris in around 5h 28m.