Bus from Athlone to Loughrea
2 direct routes · 65–93 min · first bus 08:20, last bus 23:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Loughrea as of 08:57
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Athlone, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 763 | Citylink | ~65 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 08:45 | 23:45 | TUS East Campus | Loughrea | Ballinasloe |
| 548 | TFI Local Link Galway | ~93 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 08:20 | 22:10 | Athlone Stn | Loughrea | Ballinasloe |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 763 bus or 548 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Athlone to Loughrea?
2 routes run directly from Athlone to Loughrea: the 763 (Citylink), the 548 (TFI Local Link Galway). The most frequent is the 763, 8 times each weekday — board at TUS East Campus and get off at Loughrea, about 65 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Athlone to Loughrea?
Between 65 minutes on the 763 and 93 on the 548, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Ballinasloe on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Athlone to Loughrea?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:20 and the last around 23:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Athlone to Loughrea?
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.