There are 4 ways to get from Galway Races to Athlone by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 409 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ballybrit Cres to Eyre Squarebus 401 / ...
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 42m€17–25Drive 81.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Galway Races to Athlonecar 81.5 km
51 min€15–21Bus
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Arcadiabus 763
3h 5m€22–31Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galway Races to Athlonetaxi 81.5 km
51 min€120–150
Galway Races to Athlone by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galway Races to Athlone is to drive which costs €14 - €21 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Galway Races to Athlone is to drive which takes 51 min and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway Races to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Briarhill SC and arriving at Arcadia via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Galway Races and Athlone is 88 km. The road distance is 81.5 km.
The best way to get from Galway Races to Athlone without a car is to line 409 bus and train which takes 2h 42m and costs €17 - €25.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Galway Races to Athlone, including transfers.
Galway Races to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from ATU Galway station.
Galway Races to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Arcadia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway Races to Athlone is 82 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Galway Races to Athlone.
There are 71+ hotels available in Athlone.
What companies run services between Galway Races, 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.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- 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 Ballybrit Cres to Eyre Square
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €10–14
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Arcadia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- €120–150
Big O Taxis Galway
- Phone
- +353 91 585 858
- Website
- bigotaxis.com
Galway Taxis
- Phone
- +353 91 561 111
- Website
- galwaytaxis.ie
Pro Cabs
- Phone
- +353 91 53 53 53
- Website
- procabs.ie
City Taxis Galway
- Phone
- +353 91 525 252
- Website
- citytaxisgalway.com
West Coast Cabs
- Phone
- +353 91 591 888
Oran Cabs
- Phone
- +353 91 787 787
- Website
- orancabs.com
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