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How to get fromGalway City to Killarneyby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Galway City to Killarney by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    4h 7m
    €24–33

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain train Ic
    5h 27m
    €33–46

  3. Drive  201.1 km

    1. Drive from Galway City to Killarneycar car 201.1 km
    2h 28m
    €36–51

  4. Bus via Galway Ceannt

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    5h 8m
    €38–53

Galway City to Killarney by bus and foot

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Galway City, Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?

You can take a bus from ATU Galway to Killarney Mission via Henry Street and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Killarney via Portarlington in around 5h 27m.

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