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How to get from Athlone to Nui Galway (Main Campus) by bus?

From Athlone to Nui Galway (Main Campus) by bus

To get from Athlone to Nui Galway (Main Campus) in Galway, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the A2 bus from Sarsfield Square station to Arcadia station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus and finally take the 404 bus from Atu Galway station to Snipe Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min.

119min
Walk to bus station
Bus - A2A2
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
Bus - 404404
Walk to Nui Galway (Main Campus)
Leaves from Sarsfield Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sarsfield Square
    ID 455821
    400 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - A2A2
    Wait for bus
    A2
    Athlone
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arcadia
    ID 455851
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athlone, Athlone B&Q
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Galway Coach Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mervue, Dublin Rd (Opp Atu Galway City)
    58 min
  • 7
    Bus - 404404
    Wait for bus
    404
    Newcastle
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Snipe Avenue
    ID 524401
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nui Galway (Main Campus)
    Walk to
    Nui Galway (Main Campus)
    16 Distillery Road, Galway, Ireland
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Athlone to Nui Galway (Main Campus) by bus via DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION and 404

To get from Athlone to Nui Galway (Main Campus) in Galway, take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus from Athlone, Athlone B&Q station to Mervue, Dublin Rd (Opp Atu Galway City) station. Next, take the 404 bus from Atu Galway station to Snipe Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min.

108min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
Bus - 404404
Walk to Nui Galway (Main Campus)
Leaves from Athlone, Athlone B&Q

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athlone, Athlone B&Q
    1.04 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Galway Coach Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mervue, Dublin Rd (Opp Atu Galway City)
    58 min
  • 4
    Bus - 404404
    Wait for bus
    404
    Newcastle
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Snipe Avenue
    ID 524401
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to Nui Galway (Main Campus)
    Walk to
    Nui Galway (Main Campus)
    16 Distillery Road, Galway, Ireland
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athlone to Nui Galway (Main Campus)

The distance between Athlone, Galway and Nui Galway (Main Campus), Galway is approximately 89.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athlone to Nui Galway (Main Campus) by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Galway – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Athlone

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

Bus stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone Station
  • Gleeson Street
  • Grace Park Road

Public transit stations close to Nui Galway (Main Campus), Galway

Nui Galway (Main Campus) is located at 16 Distillery Road, Galway, Ireland, Galway and the nearest public transit station is Upper Newcastle.

Train stations close to Nui Galway (Main Campus):

  • Galway (Ceannt)

Bus stations close to Nui Galway (Main Campus):

  • Upper Newcastle
  • Lower Newcastle
  • Newcastle Road-Nuig West Gate

Alternative route from Athlone to Nui Galway (Main Campus) by bus via DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION and 404

To get from Athlone to Nui Galway (Main Campus) in Galway, take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus from Athlone, Athlone B&Q station to Mervue, Dublin Rd (Opp Atu Galway City) station. Next, take the 404 bus from Atu Galway station to Snipe Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min.

108min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
Bus - 404404
Walk to Nui Galway (Main Campus)
Leaves from Athlone, Athlone B&Q

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athlone, Athlone B&Q
    1.04 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Galway Coach Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mervue, Dublin Rd (Opp Atu Galway City)
    58 min
  • 4
    Bus - 404404
    Wait for bus
    404
    Newcastle
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Snipe Avenue
    ID 524401
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to Nui Galway (Main Campus)
    Walk to
    Nui Galway (Main Campus)
    16 Distillery Road, Galway, Ireland
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Athlone to Nui Galway (Main Campus)?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line A2, Bus line DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION, Bus line 404.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Athlone to Nui Galway (Main Campus)?

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION, Bus line 404.

  • Is there a direct bus between Athlone and Nui Galway (Main Campus)?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Athlone to Nui Galway (Main Campus)?

    The A2 bus line goes from Sarsfield Square station near Athlone in Athlone to Athlone station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Athlone station near Nui Galway (Main Campus) in Galway.

  • How long does it take to travel from Athlone to Nui Galway (Main Campus) by bus?

    The total travel time between Athlone in Athlone and Nui Galway (Main Campus) in Galway by bus is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Athlone to get to Nui Galway (Main Campus)?

    Get on the A2 bus from the Sarsfield Square stop near Athlone in Athlone.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Athlone and Nui Galway (Main Campus)?

    Get off the bus at the Athlone stop, which is closest to Nui Galway (Main Campus) in Galway.

  • When is the last train from Athlone to Nui Galway (Main Campus)?

    The last train from Athlone in Athlone to Nui Galway (Main Campus) in Galway is the Dublin - Galway line. It leaves the Athlone station at 10:05 PM.

  • When is the last bus from Athlone to Nui Galway (Main Campus)?

    The last bus from Athlone in Athlone to Nui Galway (Main Campus) in Galway is the Dublin Airport - Galway Coach Station line. It leaves the Athlone, Athlone B&Q stop at 1:11 AM.