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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Galway to Athlone

Composite routes from Galway to Athlone

Cheapest
55 min
Car
87 km.
from $4

Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Galway to Athlone
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04

Bus operators

Citylink

Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Email:
info@citylink.ie
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Galway Coach Station to Arcadia
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$19.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Galway to Athlone?

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Athlone is to train which costs $8.70 - $13.04 and takes 1h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galway to Athlone?

The fastest way to get from Galway to Athlone is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $16.30 - $25 .

Is there a direct bus between Galway and Athlone?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Galway Coach Station station and arriving at Arcadia. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Galway and Athlone?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Galway and arriving at Athlone. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Galway to Athlone?

The distance between Galway and Athlone is 78 km. The road distance is 87.7 km.

How do I travel from Galway to Athlone without a car?

The best way to get from Galway to Athlone without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $8.70 - $13.04 .

How long does it take to get from Galway to Athlone?

The train from Galway to Athlone takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Galway to Athlone bus from?

Galway to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Galway to Athlone train from?

Galway to Athlone train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Galway station.

Train or bus from Galway to Athlone?

The best way to get from Galway to Athlone is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $8.70 - $13.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11.96 - $19.57 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Galway to Athlone bus arrive?

Galway to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Arcadia station.

Where does the Galway to Athlone train arrive?

Galway to Athlone train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Athlone station.

Can I drive from Galway to Athlone?

Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Athlone is 88 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Galway to Athlone.

Where can I stay near Athlone?

There are 53+ hotels available in Athlone. Prices start at $53.02 per night.
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