There are 5 ways to get from County Kerry to Galway by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Limerick
best- Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbertbus 13
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
5h 54m€40–57Drive 201.7 km
cheapest- Drive from County Kerry to Galwaycar 201.7 km
2h 37m€35–50Train
- Take the train from Tralee to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
6h 51m€45–68Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbertbus 13
- Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
6h 22m€39–55Bus
- Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbertbus 13
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Galway Ceanntbus 51
7h 1m€46–64
County Kerry to Galway by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from County Kerry to Galway is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from County Kerry to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from County Kerry to Galway. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine and arriving at Galway Ceannt via Tralee Bus Station and Henry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from County Kerry to Galway. However, there are services departing from Tralee and arriving at Galway via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between County Kerry and Galway is 219 km. The road distance is 201.7 km.
The best way to get from County Kerry to Galway without a car is to bus via Limerick which takes 5h 54m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from County Kerry to Galway, including transfers.
County Kerry to Galway bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Tralee Bus Station.
County Kerry to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Tralee station.
The best way to get from County Kerry to Galway is to bus via Limerick which takes 5h 54m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between County Kerry, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Castlemaine to Galway Ceannt via Tralee Bus Station, Limerick Colbert, and Henry Street in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlemaine to Galway via Tralee Bus Station, Tralee, and Portarlington in around 6h 51m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tralee to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
County Kerry to Galway bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
County Kerry to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Kerry to Galway is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from County Kerry to Galway.
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