There are 3 ways to get from Downpatrick Head to Galway by bus, train, or car
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Line 445 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Muingrevagh to Ballina Humbrtbus 445
- Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to Bóthar B Uí Eithirbus 430
4h 57m€27–39Drive 134.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Downpatrick Head to Galwaycar 134.5 km
2h 10m€24–34Train
- Take the train from Manulla Junction to Athlonetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
5h 1m€70–90
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Downpatrick Head to Galway is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Downpatrick Head to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Downpatrick Head to Galway. However, there are services departing from Muingrevagh and arriving at Bóthar B Uí Eithir via Ballina Humbrt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Downpatrick Head to Galway. However, there are services departing from Ballina and arriving at Galway via Manulla Junction and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Downpatrick Head and Galway is 169 km. The road distance is 134.5 km.
The best way to get from Downpatrick Head to Galway without a car is to line 445 bus and bus which takes 4h 57m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Downpatrick Head to Galway, including transfers.
Downpatrick Head to Galway bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Muingrevagh station.
Downpatrick Head to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Manulla Junction station.
The best way to get from Downpatrick Head to Galway is to line 445 bus and bus which takes 4h 57m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €90 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Downpatrick Head, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Downpatrick Head to Bóthar B Uí Eithir via Muingrevagh and Ballina Humbrt in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Downpatrick Head to Galway via Ballina, Manulla Junction, and Athlone in around 5h 1m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Manulla Junction to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
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 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Muingrevagh to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
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Booking & Getting There
Downpatrick Head to Galway bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ballina Humbrt station.
Downpatrick Head to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downpatrick Head to Galway is 135 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Downpatrick Head to Galway.
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