Bus from Ballinasloe to Athlone
2 direct routes · about 43 min · first bus 05:57, last bus 01:57 (weekdays).
Next buses to Athlone as of 06:25
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ballinasloe, 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 | ~43 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 05:57 | 01:57 | Portiuncula Hospl | TUS East Campus | — |
| 548 | TFI Local Link Galway | ~38 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 07:36 | 21:11 | Ballinasloe | Athlone Stn | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ballinasloe 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 Ballinasloe to Athlone?
2 routes run directly from Ballinasloe to Athlone: the 763 (Citylink), the 548 (TFI Local Link Galway). The most frequent is the 763, 8 times each weekday — board at Portiuncula Hospl and get off at TUS East Campus, about 43 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ballinasloe to Athlone?
Around 43 minutes on the 763, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ballinasloe to Athlone?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:57 and the last around 01:57. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ballinasloe to Athlone?
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.