🚌 Bus from Athlone to Ballinasloe
2 direct routes · about 37 min · first bus 08:45, last bus 23:45 (weekdays).
💷 Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 763 | Citylink | ~37 min | 8 | 08:45 | 23:45 | TUS East Campus |
| 548 | TFI Local Link Galway | ~32 min | 4 | 08:20 | 22:10 | Athlone Stn |
Times are for the first boarding point in Athlone on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Athlone to Ballinasloe?
2 routes run directly from Athlone to Ballinasloe: the 763 (Citylink), the 548 (TFI Local Link Galway).
How long does the bus take from Athlone to Ballinasloe?
Around 37 minutes on the 763, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Athlone to Ballinasloe?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 763) leaves around 08:45 and the last around 23:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Athlone to Ballinasloe?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.