There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Kilkenny (Region) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
5h 7m€25–38Train, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Bennettsbridgebus 73
5h 28m€33–46Drive 172.4 km
- Drive from Galway to Kilkenny (Region)car 172.4 km
2h 29m€30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Ormonde Roadbus 717
5h 48m€30–43
Galway to Kilkenny (Region) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Kilkenny (Region) is to train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Kilkenny (Region) is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Kilkenny (Region). However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Danesfort via Heuston Station and Kilkenny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Kilkenny (Region). However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Galway and Kilkenny (Region) is 251 km. The road distance is 172.4 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Kilkenny (Region) without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Galway to Kilkenny (Region), including transfers.
Galway to Kilkenny (Region) bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Kilkenny (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Kilkenny (Region) is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Kilkenny (Region), IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a train from Galway to Danesfort via Kildare, Kilkenny, Kilkenny Stn, Market Yard, and Kilkenny in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Danesfort via Parkgate St, Heuston Station, Ormonde Road, and Kilkenny in around 5h 48m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Bennettsbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €25–35
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Heuston Station to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Kilkenny (Region) bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Galway to Kilkenny (Region) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Kilkenny (Region) is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Galway to Kilkenny (Region).
There are 168+ hotels available in Kilkenny (Region).