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How to get fromGalway City to Downpatrick Headby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Galway City to Downpatrick Head by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, line 445 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Prc M Thír Oileáin to Ballina Bus Snbus bus Ng11
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Bus Stn to Muingrevaghbus bus 445
    4h 35m

  2. Drive 132.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galway City to Downpatrick Headcar car 132.3 km
    2h 5m
    €23–33

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Athlone to Manulla Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    5h 12m
    €67–92

  4. Bus, line 445 bus via Galway Cathdrl

    1. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Ballina Humbrtbus bus 430
    2. Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to Muingrevaghbus bus 445
    5h 1m
    €28–38

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  • Distance: 151.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Galway City, Ireland and Downpatrick Head, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Prc M Thír Oileáin to Downpatrick Head via Ballina Bus Sn, Ballina Bus Stn, and Muingrevagh in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Downpatrick Head via Athlone, Manulla Junction, and Ballina in around 5h 12m.

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