There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Kilkeel by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus X1
6h 12mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Newrytrain Ic / ...
7h 3m£28–41Drive 170.6 mi
- Drive from Galway to Kilkeelcar 170.6 mi
3h 33m£42–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Newry Bus Stationbus X1
7h 11mBus via Cavan
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Cavan Bus Stnbus 65
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Dundalk Bus Stnbus 170
9h 24m£48–66
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Kilkeel is to train which costs £28 - £45 and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Kilkeel is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Kilkeel. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Newry Street via Dublin Airport T1 and Newry Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Kilkeel. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Newry via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Galway and Kilkeel is 212 miles. The road distance is 171.5 miles.
The best way to get from Galway to Kilkeel without a car is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Galway to Kilkeel, including transfers.
Galway to Kilkeel bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Kilkeel train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Kilkeel is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Kilkeel, Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Newry Street via Dublin Airport T1 and Newry Bus Station in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Newry Street via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Newry, Newry Train Station, and Newry Bus Station in around 7h 3m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £15–22
Train from Dublin Connolly to Newry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £8–13
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £15–22
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Newry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–24
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Newry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- £23–35
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Dundalk Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- £15–21
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Kilkeel bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Galway to Kilkeel train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Kilkeel is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Galway to Kilkeel.
There are 351+ hotels available in Kilkeel.