Ballyhaunis and Claremorris are both 11 km from Knock village and on bus routes; Claremorris has more facilities. Bus 440 runs from Westport via Castlebar, Swinford and Charlestown to Knock airport and village, and continues to Claremorris, Ballyhaunis, Roscommon and Athlone.

Knock is a small village in County Mayo, famous for the Knock Shrine, and it is surrounded by several charming Irish towns. The closest significant towns are Claremorris and Ballyhaunis, both approximately 11 kilometers away; Claremorris is the larger of the two and serves as a local hub with a train station and more extensive shopping and dining facilities. To the north lies Charlestown, which is located near the Ireland West Airport Knock. Further afield but still within a 20-to-30-minute drive are Castlebar, the bustling county town of Mayo, and Swinford. Visitors to the area often use these nearby towns as bases to explore the scenic West of Ireland, as they provide a range of traditional pubs and guesthouses. The region is well-connected by the N17 road, making it easy to travel between the quiet, spiritual atmosphere of Knock and the more active urban centers of County Mayo.