Kilkenny to Galway Buses

Kilkenny to Galway buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Kilkenny and Galway takes 5h. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilkenny to Galway. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h
Duration: 330 km
Distance: €38
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus via Dublin

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Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...

4h 40m

€31–44

Kilkenny to Galway bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Kilkenny and Galway. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilkenny is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Galway at 2:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Bachelors Walk and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:45 PM → 10:45 PM
5h • 1 change
7:45 PM → 12:45 AM
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5h • 1 change
9:45 PM → 2:45 AM
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5h • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:45 AM → 9:45 AM
5h • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:45 PM
5h • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:45 PM
5h • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:45 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

4:45 AM → 9:45 AM
5h • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:45 PM
5h • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:45 PM
5h • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:45 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:45 AM → 9:45 AM
5h • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:45 PM
5h • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:45 PM
5h • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:45 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:45 AM → 9:45 AM
5h • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:45 PM
5h • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:45 PM
5h • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:45 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:45 AM → 9:45 AM
5h • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:45 PM
5h • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:45 PM
5h • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:45 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:45 AM → 9:45 AM
5h • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:45 PM
5h • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:45 PM
5h • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:45 PM
5h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kilkenny to Galway? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Bus via Dublin

Kilkenny to Galway bus times

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:45 PM → 10:45 PM

7:45 PM → 12:45 AMArrives next day

9:45 PM → 2:45 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:45 AM → 9:45 AM

7:45 AM → 12:45 PM

9:45 AM → 2:45 PM

11:45 AM → 4:45 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

4:45 AM → 9:45 AM

7:45 AM → 12:45 PM

9:45 AM → 2:45 PM

11:45 AM → 4:45 PM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:45 AM → 9:45 AM

7:45 AM → 12:45 PM

9:45 AM → 2:45 PM

11:45 AM → 4:45 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:45 AM → 9:45 AM

7:45 AM → 12:45 PM

9:45 AM → 2:45 PM

11:45 AM → 4:45 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:45 AM → 9:45 AM

7:45 AM → 12:45 PM

9:45 AM → 2:45 PM

11:45 AM → 4:45 PM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:45 AM → 9:45 AM

7:45 AM → 12:45 PM

9:45 AM → 2:45 PM

11:45 AM → 4:45 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?

Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walk

Bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stn

Bus from Market Yard to Portlaoise JFL Ave

Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Birr

Bus from Birr to Merchants Rd

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Bus trips from Kilkenny

Bus trips to Galway

Alternative transport options

7:45 PM → 12:45 AM
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9:45 PM → 2:45 AM
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