There are 4 ways to get from Downpatrick to Galway by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best- Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Station761 / ...
6h 53mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to GalwayIc / ...
7h 13m€39–55Drive 293.1 km
- Drive from Downpatrick to Galway293.1 km
3h 44m€51–74Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Cavan Bus Station271
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Galway Ceannt Station65
8h 53m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downpatrick to Galway is to train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Downpatrick to Galway is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Downpatrick to Galway station. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Galway Coach Station via Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Downpatrick and Galway is 411 km. The road distance is 293.1 km.
The best way to get from Downpatrick to Galway without a car is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 6h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Downpatrick to Galway, including transfers.
Downpatrick to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 station.
The best way to get from Downpatrick to Galway is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 6h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 13m.
Downpatrick to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downpatrick to Galway is 293 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Downpatrick to Galway.
What companies run services between Downpatrick, Northern Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Church Street to Galway Coach Station via Grand Central Station Stand 21, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 13 in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Galway via Grand Central Station Stand 21, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 13m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Cavan Bus Station to Galway Ceannt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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