The average train between Kilkenny Castle and Galway takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Kilkenny Castle 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Kilkenny Castle and Galway. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilkenny Castle is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Galway at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Kilkenny and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kilkenny Castle 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny Castle to Galway. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Castle station and arriving at Galway station via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Kilkenny Castle to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
Kilkenny Castle to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
The distance between Kilkenny Castle and Galway is 139.1 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a vehicle from Kilkenny Castle to Galway via Kilkenny, Kildare, and Portarlington in around 4h 16m.