What is the cheapest way to get from Galway City to Killarney?

The cheapest way to get from Galway City to Killarney is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galway City to Killarney?

The fastest way to get from Galway City to Killarney is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Galway City and Killarney?

No, there is no direct bus from Galway City to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Killarney Mission via Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Galway City and Killarney?

No, there is no direct train from Galway City to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Killarney via Limerick, Limerick Junction and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Galway City to Killarney?

The distance between Galway City and Killarney is 207 km. The road distance is 201.1 km.

How do I travel from Galway City to Killarney without a car?

The best way to get from Galway City to Killarney without a car is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs €23 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Galway City to Killarney?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Galway City to Killarney, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galway City to Killarney bus from?

Galway City to Killarney bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.

Where do I catch the Galway City to Killarney train from?

Galway City to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.

Train or bus from Galway City to Killarney?

The best way to get from Galway City to Killarney is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Galway City to Killarney bus arrive?

Galway City to Killarney bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Henry Street station.

Where does the Galway City to Killarney train arrive?

Galway City to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.

Can I drive from Galway City to Killarney?

Yes, the driving distance between Galway City to Killarney is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Galway City to Killarney.

Where can I stay near Killarney?

There are 523+ hotels available in Killarney.

Galway City to Killarney - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and 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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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus 251
2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus 300
4h 12m
€24–34
Train
1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
5h 24m
€27–40
Drive 201.1 km
1. Drive from Galway City to Killarneycar 201.1 km
2h 28m
€35–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Killarney Bus Stnbus 14
5h 2m
€28–39

Galway City to Killarney by bus and foot

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4h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 206.8 km
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Killarney Mission via Henry Street and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Killarney via Limerick, Limerick Junction, and Mallow in around 5h 24m.

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