How to travel from Gweedore to Galway, Ireland

The distance between Gweedore and Galway is around 274km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Gweedore to Galway by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Eyre Square Galway.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated by

Bus Feda Teoranta

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Drive

Drive to Galway.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance274km (170 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gweedore and Galway

There are several options for getting from Gweedore to Galway by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).

The distance between Gweedore and Galway is around 274km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (127 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Gweedore and Galway by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gweedore to Galway is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Gweedore and Galway, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gweedore and Galway. We recommend that you drive to Galway. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gweedore and Galway. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gweedore to Galway. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Molloys Supermarket Gweedore. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Bus Feda Teoranta run regular bus services between Gweedore and Galway. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gweedore to Galway. We recommend that you take the bus to Eyre Square Galway. instead which will take 5h 45m.

The closest major airport to Galway is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 65km (40 miles) from Galway. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) 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 Gweedore and Galway. The distance is around 274km (170 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gweedore to Galway is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €15 ($15).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gweedore and Galway

Transport options from Gweedore to Galway
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 45m
€15($15)
twice daily324km (201 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€54($54)
on demand274km (170 miles)

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Airports near Galway

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

SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Galway
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
73km (46 miles) from Galway
ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
163km (101 miles) from Galway