There are 3 ways to get from Athlone to Recess by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Sraith Salachbus 923
3h 12m€18–33Drive 140.4 km
- Drive from Athlone to Recesscar 140.4 km
1h 35m€25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Athlone to Galwaybus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Sraith Salachbus 923
3h 20m
Athlone to Recess by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Recess is to train and bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Recess is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Recess. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Sraith Salach via Galway Coach Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Athlone and Recess is 141 km. The road distance is 140.4 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Recess without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 12m and costs €17 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Athlone to Recess, including transfers.
Athlone to Recess bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
Athlone to Recess bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Recess is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Athlone to Recess.
There are 335+ hotels available in Recess.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Recess, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Athlone to Sraith Salach via Galway and Galway Coach Stn in around 3h 20m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Sraith Salach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Sraith Salach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Sraith Salach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Sraith Salach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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