There are 4 ways to get from Westport to Galway by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Westport to Galway Ceanntbus 456
1h 39m€17–24Drive 79.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Westport to Galwaycar 79.3 km
1h 11m€14–20Train
- Take the train from Westport to Athlonetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
3h 18m€19–28Taxi
- Take the taxi from Westport to Galwaytaxi 79.3 km
1h 11m€120–150
Westport to Galway by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Westport to Galway is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Westport to Galway is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs €13 - €20.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Westport and arriving at Galway Ceannt. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Westport to Galway. However, there are services departing from Westport and arriving at Galway via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Westport and Galway is 80 km. The road distance is 79.3 km.
The best way to get from Westport to Galway without a car is to bus which takes 1h 39m and costs €17 - €24.
The bus from Westport to Galway Ceannt takes 1h 39m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Westport to Galway bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Westport station.
Westport to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Westport station.
The best way to get from Westport to Galway is to bus which takes 1h 39m and costs €17 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €28 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Westport, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Westport to Galway Ceannt 5 times a day. Tickets cost €17–24 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Westport to Galway via Athlone in around 3h 18m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Westport to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
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 Westport to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €17–24
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- €120–150
McGing Taxis
- Phone
- +353 98 25529
- Website
- taxiwestport.ie
Ollie's Taxi
- Phone
- +353 87 777 0812
- Website
- olliescabswestport.ie
Swift Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 248 0832
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More Questions & Answers
Westport to Galway bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Westport to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Westport to Galway is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Westport to Galway.
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