How to get from Galway City to Athlone by bus and train?

Galway City to Athlone - Bus Schedule

The 407 bus from Galway City to Athlone runs from 07:27 to 23:51, with departures every 25 min-1 hr. The trip takes about 1 hr 41 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Galway City to Athlone by bus and train

To get from Galway City to Athlone in Ireland, take the 407 bus from Bóthar Chúil Each station to Eyre Square station. Next, take the RAIL train from Galway (Ceannt) station to Athlone station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The bus and train schedule from Galway City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Athlone on the Moovit app.

101min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 407407
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Bóthar Chúil Each

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bóthar Chúil Each
    ID 526101
    410 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 407407
    Wait for bus
    407
    Eyre Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eyre Square
    ID 524121
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station Athlone
    Ride to train station
    Athlone
    61 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Galway City to Athlone

The distance between Galway City, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland is approximately 81.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Galway City to Athlone by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Galway City to Athlone

To check the bus and train schedule from Galway City to Athlone using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Galway City) and destination (Athlone), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 407, Train line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Galway City and Athlone?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Galway City to Athlone?

    The 407 bus line goes from Bóthar Chúil Each station near Galway City in Galway to Eyre Square station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Eyre Square station near Athlone in Ireland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Galway City to Athlone by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Galway City in Galway and Athlone in Ireland by bus and train is about 1 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Galway City to get to Athlone?

    Get on the 407 bus from the Bóthar Chúil Each stop near Galway City in Galway.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Galway City and Athlone?

    Get off the bus at the Eyre Square station, which is closest to Athlone in Ireland.

  • When is the first train from Galway City to Athlone?

    The first train from Galway City in Galway to Athlone in Ireland is Dublin - Galway. It leaves the Galway (Ceannt) station at 6:25 AM.

  • When is the first bus from Galway City to Athlone?

    The first bus from Galway City in Galway to Athlone in Ireland is Airport Zone 11 - Galway Coach Stn. It leaves the Galway Coach Stn stop at 6:00 AM.

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