The average bus between Galway and Downpatrick takes 6h 29m and the fastest bus takes 5h 48m. There is a bus service every few hours from Galway to Downpatrick. 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 Galway and Downpatrick. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Galway is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Downpatrick at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Airport T1 and take an average of 6h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 38m • 2 changes


6h 27m • 2 changes


6h 33m • 2 changes


6h 38m • 2 changes


7h 38m • 2 changes


6h 27m • 2 changes


6h 33m • 2 changes


6h 38m • 2 changes


6h 8m • 2 changes


6h 38m • 2 changes


5h 53m • 2 changes


6h 23m • 2 changes


6h 3m • 2 changes


7h 3m • 2 changes


6h 18m • 2 changes


6h 48m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Galway to Downpatrick? 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 Galway to Downpatrick. However, there are services departing from Galway station and arriving at Downpatrick station via Dublin Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
Galway to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Station.
Galway to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 11.
The distance between Galway and Downpatrick is 248.4 km. The road distance is 406 km.
You can take a bus from Galway Coach Station to Church Street via Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Station Stand 11, and Grand Central Station Stand 21 in around 6h 25m.