🚌 Bus from Athlone to Galway
1 direct route · about 95 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 | ~95 min | 8 | 08:45 | 23:45 | TUS East Campus |
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 Galway?
The 763 (Citylink) runs directly from Athlone to Galway.
How long does the bus take from Athlone to Galway?
Around 95 minutes on the 763, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Athlone to Galway?
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 Galway?
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.