How to travel from Galway to Westport, Ireland

The distance between Galway and Westport is around 80km (50 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m.

4 routes found

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

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Mill Street stop 151011.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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train
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train
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Train

Take the train to Athlone and then to Westport.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
🚀 Fastest
3
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Westport.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Pro Cabs

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4
car
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Drive

Drive to Westport.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance80km (50 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Galway and Westport

There are several options for getting from Galway to Westport by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Galway and Westport is around 80km (50 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 66km (41 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Galway and Westport by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Galway to Westport is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Galway 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 Galway and Westport. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Galway to Westport. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Athlone. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Irish Rail run train services between Galway and Westport. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3hrs, 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 Galway and Westport. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Galway and Westport with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 1h 40m.

Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Galway and Westport. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Galway to Westport. We recommend that you take the bus to Mill Street stop 151011. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Galway and Westport. The distance is around 80km (50 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Galway to Westport is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €14 ($14).

How do I get from Galway to Westport

Compare travel optionsbetween Galway and Westport

Transport options from Galway to Westport
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 40m
€14($14)
5 times a day81km (50 miles)
Train
3hrs
€28($28)
4 times a day212km (132 miles)
Taxi
1h 15m
€150($150)
on demand80km (50 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
€11($11)
on demand80km (50 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