What is the cheapest way to get from Galway to Downpatrick?

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Downpatrick is to train which costs £29 - £45 and takes 8h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galway to Downpatrick?

The fastest way to get from Galway to Downpatrick is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Galway and Downpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Galway station to Downpatrick. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Station and arriving at Church Street via Dublin Airport T1 and Grand Central Station Stand 21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Galway to Downpatrick?

The distance between Galway and Downpatrick is 254 miles. The road distance is 183 miles.

How do I travel from Galway to Downpatrick without a car?

The best way to get from Galway to Downpatrick without a car is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs £30 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Galway to Downpatrick?

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Galway to Downpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galway to Downpatrick bus from?

Galway to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Station.

Train or bus from Galway to Downpatrick?

The best way to get from Galway to Downpatrick is to bus which takes 6h 25m and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 8h 22m.

Where does the Galway to Downpatrick bus arrive?

Galway to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 11 station.

Can I drive from Galway to Downpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Downpatrick is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Galway to Downpatrick.

Where can I stay near Downpatrick?

There are 96+ hotels available in Downpatrick.

Galway to Downpatrick - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Downpatrick by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
6h 25m
£34–144
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain Dublin Connolly - Belfast Great Central
8h 22m
£30–44
Drive 181.9 mi
1. Drive from Galway to Downpatrickcar 181.9 mi
3h 45m
£45–65
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Centraltrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central
10h 49m
£42–59

Galway to Downpatrick by bus

203Weekly Buses

6h 25mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Galway to Downpatrick.

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Distance: 252.1 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Downpatrick, Northern Ireland?

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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Church Street via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, and Grand Central Station Stand 21 in around 8h 22m.

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