How to travel from Newgrange to Westport, Ireland

The distance between Newgrange and Westport is around 239km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Newgrange 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 WestportNewgrange if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Connolly and then to Westport.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Athlone Bus Station stop 555101 then take the train to Westport.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Westport.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance239km (148 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newgrange and Westport

There are several options for getting from Newgrange to Westport by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).

The distance between Newgrange and Westport is around 239km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 201km (125 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Newgrange and Westport by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newgrange to Westport is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Newgrange and Westport, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newgrange and Westport. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Newgrange to Westport. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Drogheda, Connolly and Heuston. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Irish Rail run train services between Newgrange and Westport. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 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 Newgrange and Westport. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newgrange to Westport. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in The Brink Stores The Brink, Dublin Wynn's Hotel, Temple Bar Crampton Quay and Galway Coach Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

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

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newgrange to Westport. We recommend that you take the train to Connolly and then to Westport. 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 Newgrange and Westport. The distance is around 239km (148 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newgrange to Westport is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €61 ($61).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Newgrange and Westport

Transport options from Newgrange to Westport
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
€61($61)
every 20 mins326km (203 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 10m
€64($64)
5 times a day338km (210 miles)
Bus via Athlone Bus Station, stop 5551015h 40m
€50($50)
once a week335km (208 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 15m
€52($52)
once a week271km (169 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€33($33)
on demand239km (148 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