The drive from Dublin to Westport takes around 3 hours 20 minutes, and this private transfer turns it into a comfortable part of your trip rather than a logistical headache. Your group gets a dedicated vehicle, a professional driver, and door-to-door service from wherever you’re starting to wherever you’re heading in Mayo.
The fleet has a vehicle to suit whatever size your party is: the Mercedes S-Class for a polished experience, the 7-seater V-Class for families or groups travelling together, and the Toyota Alphard for larger parties. All drivers are licensed by the National Transport Authority (NTA) and fully insured.
For airport pickups, the team keeps a close eye on your flight and adjusts for early arrivals or delays - so your driver is there when you need them, not when the schedule said you would. At arrivals, you’ll be met with a sign showing your name. For pickups from any other location, just confirm where you’re starting when you book.
There are no hidden fees to worry about - toll and car park costs are included in the price.
Westport is one of those towns that genuinely earns its reputation. The planned town layout, the tree-lined Mall running alongside the Carrowbeg River, the colourful shopfronts on Bridge Street - it’s a place that rewards a slow wander when you arrive. If you’re getting in during the afternoon, dropping your bags and walking the town before dinner is one of the better ways to settle in.
Croagh Patrick is right on the doorstep. The climb to the summit takes around two to three hours return, and the view from the top out over Clew Bay and its islands is something else entirely. You don’t have to go all the way up - the lower slopes and the view from the car park at Murrisk are worth the short drive out from town on their own.
Clew Bay is best explored slowly. The bay has around 365 islands, one for every day of the year according to local tradition - though the exact count depends on the tide. Boat trips run from Westport Quay and Roonagh Pier, with Achill Island reachable from Roonagh if you want a longer day out.
The road west from Westport towards Louisburgh and Delphi is worth knowing about. It’s quiet, it’s beautiful, and it connects you to some of the more remote parts of Connemara and Mayo without needing to backtrack through the town. Worth mentioning to your driver if you’re open to a scenic route on the way to your next stop.
Food in Westport is genuinely good. The town punches well above its size for restaurants and cafés - Harrier’s, Pantry & Corkscrew, and the bars on Bridge Street all have solid reputations. If you’re arriving in the evening, booking ahead for dinner is a good idea in summer.
This is a private tour.