548 Loughrea ↔ Athlone

Operated by TFI Local Link Galway. First bus 06:40, last bus 22:10. 8 journeys on weekdays.

💷 Fares on the 548 are set under the National Transport Authority's fare structure. Paying with a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most city services. Who travels free →

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

548 towards Athlone — Monday to Friday (4 journeys)
Loughrea 06:4010:5515:5020:15
Bullaun 06:5111:0616:0120:26
New Inn 07:0111:1616:1120:36
Kilconnell 07:1711:3216:2720:52
Ballinasloe 07:3611:5116:4621:11
Glentaun 07:4311:5816:5321:18
Earlspark 07:4612:0116:5621:21
Thomastown Demesne 07:5212:0717:0221:27
Cornafulla 07:5512:1017:0521:30
Summerhill 08:0012:1517:1021:35
Bellough 08:0612:2117:1621:41
Iona Park 08:0812:2317:1821:43
Northgate St 08:1212:2717:2221:47
Athlone Stn 08:1412:2917:2421:49

Route map

All stops on route 548

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 548 bus?

The first 548 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 548 bus?

The last 548 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 22:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 548 bus cost?

Fares on the 548 are set under the National Transport Authority's fare structure. Paying with a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most city services.

Who runs the 548 bus?

The 548 is operated by TFI Local Link Galway.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.