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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Athlone to Galway
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
75 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Athlone to Galway is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athlone to Galway will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
Of the 5 buses that leave Athlone for Galway every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 75 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Athlone to Galway
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Athlone to Galway among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, and a coach costs an average of £15.
Distance: 75 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£15 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 37m Average total duration 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Athlone to Galway bus times
The table below shows live departures for Athlone to Galway coaches for tomorrow, Tuesday 9 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 08:55 Arcadia | 1h30 | 10:25 Galway | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:55 Arcadia | 1h30 | 12:25 Galway | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:55 Arcadia | 1h30 | 15:25 Galway | 0 changesdirect | |
| 15:55 Arcadia | 1h30 | 17:25 Galway | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:55 Arcadia | 1h30 | 19:25 Galway | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Athlone to Galway
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Buses from Athlone to Galway run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £10 by train.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 08:55, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 75 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 75 km |
Average bus duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 08:55 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: AirCoach, Citylink from Athlone to GalwayYou can travel by bus between Athlone to Galway with AirCoach, Citylink for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Athlone to Galway coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Athlone to Galway by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Galway, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Athlone, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Athlone, Arcadia Retail Centre and Athlone, Institute of Technology (AIT). When arriving in Galway, you can end your route in coach stations like Galway, Coach Station and Galway, GMIT (Old Dublin Rd).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Athlone, Arcadia Retail Centre, which is located around 0.5 miles (834 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Galway, Coach Station, located 0.6 miles (897 m) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Athlone and Galway
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Express (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 401, 402, 404 Train: Galway Station
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