🚌 Bus from Athlone to Castlebar
2 direct routes · about 120 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 01:45 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 721 | Citylink | ~120 min | 8 | 07:00 | 01:45 | TUS East Campus |
| 440 | Bus Éireann | ~193 min | 4 | 06:20 | 17:45 | 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 Castlebar?
2 routes run directly from Athlone to Castlebar: the 721 (Citylink), the 440 (Bus Éireann).
How long does the bus take from Athlone to Castlebar?
Around 120 minutes on the 721, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Athlone to Castlebar?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 721) leaves around 07:00 and the last around 01:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Athlone to Castlebar?
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.