What is the cheapest way to get from Galway City to Westport?

The cheapest way to get from Galway City to Westport is to drive which costs €12 - €19 and takes 1h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galway City to Westport?

The fastest way to get from Galway City to Westport is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €12 - €19.

Is there a direct bus between Galway City and Westport?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Galway Ceannt and arriving at Westport. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Galway City and Westport?

No, there is no direct train from Galway City to Westport. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Westport via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Galway City to Westport?

The distance between Galway City and Westport is 79 km. The road distance is 76.6 km.

How do I travel from Galway City to Westport without a car?

The best way to get from Galway City to Westport without a car is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs €17 - €24.

How long does it take to get from Galway City to Westport?

The bus from Galway Ceannt to Westport takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Galway City to Westport bus from?

Galway City to Westport bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Galway Ceannt station.

Where do I catch the Galway City to Westport train from?

Galway City to Westport train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.

Train or bus from Galway City to Westport?

The best way to get from Galway City to Westport is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs €17 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €28 and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Galway City to Westport bus arrive?

Galway City to Westport bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Westport station.

Where does the Galway City to Westport train arrive?

Galway City to Westport train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.

Can I drive from Galway City to Westport?

Yes, the driving distance between Galway City to Westport is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Galway City to Westport.

Where can I stay near Westport?

There are 257+ hotels available in Westport.

Galway City to Westport - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Galway City to Westport by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Westportbus 456
1h 45m
€17–24
Drive 76.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Galway City to Westportcar 76.6 km
1h 6m
€13–19
Train
1. Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Athlone to Westporttrain Re / ...
3h 52m
€20–28
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Galway City to Westporttaxi 76.6 km
1h 6m
€110–130

Galway City to Westport by bus

35Weekly Buses

1h 45mAverage Duration

€17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 79.4 km
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Galway City, Ireland and Westport, Ireland?

Bus Éireann operates a bus from Galway Ceannt to Westport 5 times a day. Tickets cost €17–24 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Westport via Athlone in around 3h 52m.

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