There are 4 ways to get from Downpatrick to Galway by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
6h 45m€41–161Train
cheapest- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
7h 30m€39–55Drive 293.1 km
- Drive from Downpatrick to Galwaycar 293.1 km
3h 45m€52–75Train, bus
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceanntbus 64
10h 20m€48–70
Downpatrick to Galway by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downpatrick to Galway is to train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Downpatrick to Galway is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Downpatrick to Galway. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Downpatrick to Galway. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Galway via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
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 which takes 6h 45m and costs €40 - €170.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Downpatrick to Galway, including transfers.
Downpatrick to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Downpatrick to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Downpatrick to Galway is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs €40 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Downpatrick, Northern Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Church Street to Galway Coach Stn via Grand Central Station Stand 21, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 13 in around 6h 45m. 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 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- 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 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 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
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- customerrelations@dublinexpress.ie
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–140
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Downpatrick to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Downpatrick to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downpatrick to Galway is 293 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Downpatrick to Galway.
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