There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Kilkea Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
4h 47m€17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Kildarebus 726
7h 22m€32–44Drive 172.5 km
- Drive from Galway to Kilkea Castlecar 172.5 km
2h 24m€30–43Train, line 883 bus
- Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Kildare Station to Athybus 883 / ...
5h 40m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Kilkea Castle is to train which costs €17 - €25 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Kilkea Castle is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Kilkea Castle. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Kilkea via Airport Zone 16, Kildare and The Castle Inn, Leinster Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Kilkea Castle. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Athy via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Galway and Kilkea Castle is 194 km. The road distance is 172.5 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Kilkea Castle without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €17 - €25.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Galway to Kilkea Castle, including transfers.
Galway to Kilkea Castle bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Kilkea Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Kilkea Castle is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €17 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Kilkea Castle, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Kildare 4 times a day. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Kilkea Castle via Airport Zone 11, Airport Zone 16, Kildare, The Castle Inn, Leinster Street, and Kilkea in around 7h 22m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Galway to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Kilkea Castle bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Galway to Kilkea Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Kilkea Castle is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Galway to Kilkea Castle.
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