Intercity transport
Galway – Athlone
14 departures · fastest 58 min.
- 14departures
- 58 minTravel time
- 2operators
Departures
14 departures on the selected day · Today’s past departures are hidden
07:30
↓ 09:10
GalwayAthlone
Citylink · Daily
via ATU Galway · Oranmore North · Craughwell · Loughrea +5
100 km · 11 stops
08:00
↓ 09:04
GalwayAthlone
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Sun
via Oranmore · Athenry · Attymon · Woodlawn +1
79 km · 7 stops
10:00
↓ 11:40
GalwayAthlone
Citylink · Daily
via ATU Galway · Oranmore North · Craughwell · Loughrea +5
100 km · 11 stops
11:00
↓ 12:01
GalwayAthlone
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Sun
via Oranmore · Athenry · Woodlawn · Ballinasloe
79 km · 6 stops
12:00
↓ 13:40
GalwayAthlone
Citylink · Daily
via ATU Galway · Oranmore North · Craughwell · Loughrea +5
100 km · 11 stops
12:20
↓ 13:23
GalwayAthlone
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Sun
via Oranmore · Athenry · Woodlawn · Ballinasloe
79 km · 6 stops
13:40
↓ 14:45
GalwayAthlone
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Sun
via Oranmore · Athenry · Attymon · Woodlawn +1
79 km · 7 stops
14:00
↓ 15:40
GalwayAthlone
Citylink · Daily
via ATU Galway · Oranmore North · Craughwell · Loughrea +5
100 km · 11 stops
15:00
↓ 16:08
GalwayAthlone
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Sun
via Oranmore · Athenry · Woodlawn · Ballinasloe
79 km · 6 stops
16:00
↓ 17:40
GalwayAthlone
Citylink · Daily
via ATU Galway · Oranmore North · Craughwell · Loughrea +5
100 km · 11 stops
17:00
↓ 18:04
GalwayAthlone
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Sun
via Oranmore · Athenry · Woodlawn · Ballinasloe
79 km · 6 stops
18:00
↓ 19:04
GalwayAthlone
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Sun
via Oranmore · Athenry · Attymon · Woodlawn +1
79 km · 7 stops
18:00
↓ 19:40
GalwayAthlone
Citylink · Daily
via ATU Galway · Oranmore North · Craughwell · Loughrea +5
100 km · 11 stops
19:25
↓ 20:27
GalwayAthlone
Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail · Sun
via Oranmore · Athenry · Attymon · Woodlawn +1
79 km · 7 stops
Timetable Galway – Athlone
The Galway – Athlone route has 14 departures. The fastest trip takes 58 min over about 79 km. The first departure is at 01:00, the last at 19:25.
Operators: Citylink, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail. The list also holds departures where Galway and Athlone are intermediate stops, so lines that continue further are included.
Frequently asked questions
How many buses a day run Galway – Athlone?
There are 14 departures, but not all of them run every day — each one lists its days.
How long does Galway – Athlone take?
The fastest trip takes 58 min over about 79 km. Longer trips call at more stops.
When is the first and the last bus?
The first departure is at 01:00, the last at 19:25.
Who runs this route?
Operators: Citylink, Iarnród Éireann / Irish Rail. The operator page lists all of its lines and departures.
The data is for information only: it comes from Transport for Ireland / National Transport Authority (transportforireland.ie, open data under CC BY 4.0) and is updated daily. Always check the departure, arrival and platform at the bus station or with the operator — timetables can change without notice. Buses does not sell tickets and is not responsible for delays, changes or cancelled departures.