There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Spiddal by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, line 424 bus
best- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to An Spidéalbus 424
2h 14m€19–27Bus, line 424 bus
- Take the bus from Athlone to Galwaybus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to An Spidéalbus 424
2h 22mDrive 103.4 km
- Drive from Athlone to Spiddalcar 103.4 km
1h 13m€19–27Bus, line 424 bus via Arcadia
- Take the bus from Arcadia to Galway Coach Stnbus 763
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to An Spidéalbus 424
2h 42m€24–33
Athlone to Spiddal by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Spiddal is to drive which costs €18 - €27 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Spiddal is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Spiddal. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at An Spidéal via Galway Ceannt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Athlone and Spiddal is 98 km. The road distance is 103.4 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Spiddal without a car is to train and line 424 bus which takes 2h 14m and costs €18 - €27.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Athlone to Spiddal, including transfers.
Athlone to Spiddal bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
Athlone to Spiddal bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Spiddal is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Athlone to Spiddal.
There are 530+ hotels available in Spiddal.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Spiddal, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Athlone to An Spidéal via Galway and Galway Ceannt in around 2h 22m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Galway Ceannt to An Spidéal
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–16
Bus from Galway Ceannt to An Spidéal
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–16
Bus from Galway Ceannt to An Spidéal
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Arcadia to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
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