How to travel from Lahinch to Westport, Ireland

The distance between Lahinch and Westport is around 183km (114 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 555041

Take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Mill Street stop 151011.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Galway then take the bus to Mill Street stop 151011.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Westport.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance184km (114 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lahinch and Westport

There are several options for getting from Lahinch to Westport by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).

The distance between Lahinch and Westport is around 183km (114 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 97km (60 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Lahinch and Westport by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lahinch to Westport is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Lahinch and Westport, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lahinch and Westport. We recommend that you drive to Westport. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lahinch to Westport. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Galway Bus Station stop 555041. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Lahinch and Westport. Buses run 4 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 Lahinch to Westport. We recommend that you take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Mill Street stop 151011. instead which will take 4h 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 Lahinch and Westport. The distance is around 184km (114 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lahinch to Westport is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €19 ($19).

How do I get from Lahinch to Westport

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Transport options from Lahinch to Westport
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 555041 + 1 similar
3h 40m
€19($19)
5 times a day183km (114 miles)
Bus4h 10m
€19($19)
4 times a day187km (116 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 35m
€32($32)
5 times a day191km (119 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€37($37)
on demand184km (114 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