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How to get from Athlone to Galway?

Planning to travel to Athlone from Galway and looking for the best transportation options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way of transportation for a trip from Athlone to Galway, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Athlone and Galway, be it by plane, train, bus or carpool.

With detailed information about each mode of transportation and about the transport companies (Iarnród Éireann, Bus Eireann or Citylink), you will be able to easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you're a budget traveler or looking for a quick and convenient way to get from Athlone to Galway, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Athlone Galway trip.

For your trip from Athlone to Galway, you have several transportation options

Bus tickets from Athlone to Galway

Buses are often the most economical choice for travel from Athlone to Galway, offering direct travel options or with intermediate stops.

Athlone to Galway train tickets

If you like to travel more ecologically and economically, the Athlone Galway train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Whichever way you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the Athlone to Galway transportation option that best suits your needs and budget.

Athlone Galway Travel Information

Departure city
Athlone
Ireland
Destination city
Galway
Ireland
Distance
47 mi
Direct connection
Yes, direct connection by bus and train
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Plan your trip from Athlone to Galway easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Athlone to Galway easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available transportation options like flights, trains, buses and carpools according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find in a few clicks the tickets between Athlone and Galway that best suit your needs. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines like Iarnród Éireann, Bus Eireann or Citylink to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Athlone and Galway with peace of mind!

Comparison of the different ways to travel between Athlone and Galway

Advantages and disadvantages of traveling by train from Athlone to Galway?
Accessibility The train stations in Athlone or Galway are located in the city center, making it easy to access other means of transportation to get to the city center.
Flexibility Athlone Galway train schedules can be limited and it may be more difficult to change trains when needed.
Advantages and disadvantages of a bus trip from Athlone to Galway?
Price The price of bus tickets from Athlone to Galway are often much cheaper than train or plane tickets to Galway (and sometimes cheaper than carpooling as well), making it an affordable option for budget-conscious travelers.
Travel time Buses from Athlone to Galway are mostly much slower than trains to Galway to cover the 47 mi distance of the trip.

Where to start from in Athlone? Where do I arrive in Galway?

Athlone Departure Bus Stations

Athlone (Bus Station)
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Athlone IT (Main Entrance)
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Athlone, Athlone B&Q
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Departure stations in Athlone

Athlone
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Galway arrival bus stations

Dublin Rd (GMIT)
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Galway (Bus Station)
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Dublin Rd (Opp GMIT)
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Galway Arrival Stations

Galway
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Bus Athlone Galway

Buses between Athlone and Galway usually offer on-board toilets for passengers, but it is always advisable to check with the carrier before the trip. In any case, breaks at freeway service stations are provided.

Cancellation and modification policies may vary depending on the bus company, so it is important to check the terms and conditions when making a reservation. Most of the time, cancelling or changing your Athlone-Galway bus ticket will incur additional costs.

The average price of a bus ticket for the trip Athlone-Galway varies depending on the carrier and the time of booking. On certain busy dates, prices can double! Compare all Athlone-Galway bus prices on Vivanoda.

Bus companies Athlone Galway

Bus Eireann
Bus Eireann
Citylink
Citylink
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Trains Athlone Galway

It is recommended to book your train ticket from Athlone to Galway at least a few weeks in advance to get the best price.

There may be a price difference depending on the time of day you travel by train from Athlone to Galway. Tickets purchased during off-peak hours are cheaper than those purchased during peak hours. To get a detailed overview of all prices, Vivanoda compares all modes of transportation between Athlone and Galway.

Train tickets from Athlone to Galway can be refunded or exchanged but are usually more expensive. The cheapest tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

Train companies between Athlone and Galway

Iarnród Éireann
Iarnród Éireann
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