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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Galway to Athlone
Cheapest price on 15 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 15 Sept
£14
Fastest journey on 15 Sept
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 15 Sept
1 h 30 m
Buses on 15 Sept
7
Distance
75 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Galway to Athlone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Galway to Athlone will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
On Tue 15 Sept, we found 7 buses from Galway to Athlone, including 7 direct services.
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.
5:001h30Galway6:30Arcadia£141One-way0 changes- 7:301h30Galway9:00Arcadia£141One-way0 changes
- 10:001h30Galway11:30Arcadia£141One-way0 changes
- 12:001h30Galway13:30Arcadia£141One-way0 changes
- 14:001h30Galway15:30Arcadia£141One-way0 changes
- 5:001h30Galway6:30Arcadia£141One-way0 changes
- 7:301h30Galway9:00Arcadia£141One-way0 changes
- 10:001h30Galway11:30Arcadia£141One-way0 changes
- 12:001h30Galway13:30Arcadia£141One-way0 changes
- 14:001h30Galway15:30Arcadia£141One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Galway to Athlone
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Galway to Athlone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, while a coach costs an average of £14.
Distance: 75 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£14 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Galway to Athlone:
A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Galway to Athlone costing on average £14.
Other travel options to Athlone take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 7m.
Tickets start at around £14 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £2. The journey takes 1h 3m versus 1h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Citylink.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Galway to Athlone bus times
The table below shows live departures for Galway to Athlone coaches for tomorrow, Tuesday 15 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 Galway | 1h30 | 6:30 Arcadia | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:30 Galway | 1h30 | 9:00 Arcadia | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:00 Galway | 1h30 | 11:30 Arcadia | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:00 Galway | 1h30 | 13:30 Arcadia | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:00 Galway | 1h30 | 15:30 Arcadia | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:00 Galway | 1h30 | 17:30 Arcadia | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:00 Galway | 1h30 | 19:30 Arcadia | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Galway to Athlone
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Buses from Galway to Athlone run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £9 by train.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 18:00. The fastest coach covers the 75 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 75 km |
Average bus duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 1:00 |
Last bus 18:00 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 4 days |
Bus providers: AirCoach, Citylink from Galway to AthloneYou can travel by bus between Galway to Athlone with AirCoach, Citylink for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Galway to Athlone coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Galway to Athlone 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 Athlone, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- AirCoach
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- AirCoach
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- AirCoach
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- AirCoach
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
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