There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Murrisk by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Westportbus 456
3h 1m€19–38Drive 87 km
cheapest- Drive from Galway to Murriskcar 87 km
1h 18m€15–22Train
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Westporttrain Re / ...
4h€37–49Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galway to Murrisktaxi 87 km
1h 18m€130–160
Galway to Murrisk by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Murrisk is to drive which costs €15 - €22 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Murrisk is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs €15 - €22.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Murrisk. However, there are services departing from Galway Ceannt and arriving at Murrisk via Westport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Murrisk. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Westport via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Galway and Murrisk is 89 km. The road distance is 87 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Murrisk without a car is to bus which takes 3h 1m and costs €18 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Galway to Murrisk, including transfers.
Galway to Murrisk bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Galway Ceannt station.
Galway to Murrisk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Murrisk is to bus which takes 3h 1m and costs €18 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Murrisk, IE-MO, 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 Murrisk via Athlone and Westport in around 4h.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Athlone to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- €130–160
Big O Taxis Galway
- Phone
- +353 91 585 858
- Website
- bigotaxis.com
Galway Taxis
- Phone
- +353 91 561 111
- Website
- galwaytaxis.ie
Pro Cabs
- Phone
- +353 91 53 53 53
- Website
- procabs.ie
City Taxis Galway
- Phone
- +353 91 525 252
- Website
- citytaxisgalway.com
West Coast Cabs
- Phone
- +353 91 591 888
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Murrisk bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Westport station.
Galway to Murrisk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Murrisk is 87 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Galway to Murrisk.
There are 271+ hotels available in Murrisk.



