How to travel from Dublin to Westport, Ireland

The distance between Dublin and Westport is around 253km (157 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dublin to Westport by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out WestportDublin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Westport.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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Bus

Take the bus to Galway Coach Station and then to Mill Street stop 151011.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Westport.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance253km (157 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dublin and Westport

There are several options for getting from Dublin to Westport by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Dublin and Westport is around 253km (157 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 221km (137 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Dublin and Westport by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dublin to Westport is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Dublin and Westport, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dublin and Westport. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dublin and Westport with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 10m.

Irish Rail run train services between Dublin and Westport. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dublin and Westport. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dublin to Westport. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Galway Coach Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Citylink, Aircoach, Bus Eireann and GoBus.ie run regular bus services between Dublin and Westport. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dublin to Westport. We recommend that you take the train to Westport. instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Westport is Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Westport. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Donegal Airport (CFN) (CFN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dublin and Westport. The distance is around 253km (157 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dublin to Westport is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).

How do I get from Dublin to Westport

Compare travel optionsbetween Dublin and Westport

Transport options from Dublin to Westport
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
€25($25)
every 20 mins263km (163 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 10m
€34($34)
5 times a day288km (179 miles)
Bus via Galway City, Coach Station4h 10m
€14($14)
5 times a day288km (179 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€35($35)
on demand253km (157 miles)

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Airports near Westport

The following major airports near Westport offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Westport
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
129km (80 miles) from Westport
CFN
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Westport