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How to get fromCounty Galway to Athloneby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from County Galway to Athlone by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 427 bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from An Poll Caoin to Eyre Squarebus bus 427
    2. Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    1h 52m
    €11–15

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Arcadiabus bus 763
    2h 45m
    €22–32

  3. Drive 84.5 km

    1. Drive from County Galway to Athlonecar car 84.5 km
    1h
    €15–21

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from County Galway to Athlonetaxi taxi 84.5 km
    1h
    €120–150

County Galway to Athlone by bus and train

Calendar130Weekly Services
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 84.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between County Galway, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

Citylink operates a bus from ATU Galway to Arcadia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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