How to get from Galway to Athlone by train?

By train

Take one direct train from Galway to Athlone in Ireland: take the RAIL train from Galway (Ceannt) station to Athlone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min.

66min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Galway (Ceannt)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

Take one direct bus from Galway to Athlone in Ireland: take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus from Galway Coach Station station to Arcadia Retail Centre, Arcadia (Temple Printing) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Galway Coach Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Coach Station
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Zone 2, Stop 3665
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arcadia Retail Centre, Arcadia (Temple Printing)
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    1.09 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Galway to Athlone

The distance between Galway, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland is approximately 78.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Galway to Athlone by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Galway

Galway is located at Galway, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Galway (Ceannt).

Train stations close to Galway:

  • Galway (Ceannt)

Bus stations close to Galway:

  • Galway Bus Station
  • Eyre Square
  • Eyre Square East

Public transit stations close to Athlone, Ireland

Athlone is located at Athlone, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Athlone Station.

Train stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone

Bus stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone Station
  • Gleeson Street
  • Grovelands

Related Routes

By bus

Take one direct bus from Galway to Athlone in Ireland: take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus from Galway Coach Station station to Arcadia Retail Centre, Arcadia (Temple Printing) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Galway Coach Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Coach Station
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Zone 2, Stop 3665
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arcadia Retail Centre, Arcadia (Temple Printing)
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    1.09 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line RAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Galway to Athlone?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION.

  • Is there a direct train between Galway and Athlone in Ireland?

    Yes, there is a direct train going from Galway to Athlone in Ireland in 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Galway to Athlone in Ireland?

    The RAIL train line goes from Galway (Ceannt) station near Galway to Dublin Heuston station near Athlone in Ireland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Galway to Athlone in Ireland by train?

    The total travel time between Galway and Athlone in Ireland by train is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Galway to get to Athlone in Ireland?

    Get on the RAIL train from the Galway (Ceannt) station near Galway in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Galway and Athlone in Ireland?

    Get off the train at the Dublin Heuston station, which is closest to Athlone in Ireland.

  • When is the first train from Galway to Athlone in Ireland?

    The first train from Galway to Athlone in Ireland is Dublin - Galway. It leaves the Galway (Ceannt) station at 9:05 AM.

  • When is the first bus from Galway to Athlone in Ireland?

    The first bus from Galway to Athlone in Ireland is Dublin Airport - Galway Coach Station. It leaves the Galway Coach Station stop at 7:30 AM.

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