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How to get fromCounty Galway to Kilkennyby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from County Galway to Kilkenny by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    5h 39m
    €26–36

  2. Bus via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus bus 761
    2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    6h 4m
    €32–46

  3. Drive  163.2 km

    1. Drive from County Galway to Kilkennycar car 163.2 km
    2h 23m
    €29–42

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 73
    6h 37m
    €42–60

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Birrbus bus 844
    2. Take the bus from Birr to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 823
    3. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Market Yardbus bus 838
    7h 51m
    €37–52

County Galway to Kilkenny by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a bus from An Poll Caoin to Kilkenny via Eyre Square, Galway, and Kildare in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cloonacauneen Road to Kilkenny Stn via Eyre Square, Galway Coach Stn, Parkgate St, and Heuston Station in around 6h 4m.

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