Bus from Loughrea to Athlone
2 direct routes · 65–94 min · first bus 05:35, last bus 01:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Athlone as of 08:56
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Loughrea, 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 | 05:35 | 01:35 | Loughrea | TUS East Campus | Ballinasloe |
| 548 | TFI Local Link Galway | ~94 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 06:40 | 20:15 | Loughrea | Athlone Stn | Ballinasloe |
Times are for the first boarding point in Loughrea 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 Loughrea to Athlone?
2 routes run directly from Loughrea to Athlone: the 763 (Citylink), the 548 (TFI Local Link Galway). The most frequent is the 763, 8 times each weekday — board at Loughrea and get off at TUS East Campus, about 65 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Loughrea to Athlone?
Between 65 minutes on the 763 and 94 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 Loughrea to Athlone?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:35 and the last around 01:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Loughrea 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.