🚌 Bus from Castlebar to Athlone
2 direct routes · about 120 min · first bus 00:45, last bus 16:50 (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 | 00:45 | 16:50 | Castlebar |
| 440 | Bus Éireann | ~193 min | 4 | 07:14 | 20:04 | Castlebar |
Times are for the first boarding point in Castlebar 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 Castlebar to Athlone?
2 routes run directly from Castlebar to Athlone: the 721 (Citylink), the 440 (Bus Éireann).
How long does the bus take from Castlebar to Athlone?
Around 120 minutes on the 721, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Castlebar to Athlone?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 721) leaves around 00:45 and the last around 16:50. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Castlebar 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.