There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Inistioge by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Thomastowntrain Ic / ...
4h 43m€42–56Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Ormonde Roadbus 717
6h 21m€31–45Drive 187.4 km
- Drive from Galway to Inistiogecar 187.4 km
2h 45m€34–49Train, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stnbus 73
6h 52m€35–51
Galway to Inistioge by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Inistioge is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Inistioge is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Inistioge. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Inistioge via Heuston Station and Kilkenny Cstl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Inistioge. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Thomastown via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Galway and Inistioge is 269 km. The road distance is 187.4 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Inistioge without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Galway to Inistioge, including transfers.
Galway to Inistioge bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Inistioge train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Inistioge is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Inistioge, Ireland?
You can take a train from Galway to Inistioge via Kildare and Thomastown in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Inistioge via Parkgate St, Heuston Station, Ormonde Road, and Kilkenny Cstl in around 6h 21m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Thomastown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Heuston Station to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €24–35
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Booking & Getting There
Galway to Inistioge bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Galway to Inistioge train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Inistioge is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Galway to Inistioge.
There are 153+ hotels available in Inistioge.



