The average bus between Downpatrick and Galway takes 6h 22m and the fastest bus takes 5h 30m. There is a bus service every few hours from Downpatrick to Galway. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Downpatrick and Galway. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downpatrick is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Galway at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Station Stand 21 and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Downpatrick to Galway? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Downpatrick to Galway. However, there are services departing from Downpatrick station and arriving at Galway station via Dublin Airport T2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
Downpatrick to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Downpatrick to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Galway Coach Station.
The distance between Downpatrick and Galway is 248.4 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a bus from Church Street to Galway Coach Station via Grand Central Station Stand 21, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 6h 45m.