There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Killarney by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus 300
4h 12m€24–34Train
- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic / ...
5h 24m€27–40Drive 201.7 km
- Drive from Galway to Killarneycar 201.7 km
2h 32m€35–50Train, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Killarney Bus Stnbus 14
5h 2m€28–39
Galway to Killarney by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Killarney is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Killarney is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway 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.
No, there is no direct train from Galway 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.
The distance between Galway and Killarney is 207 km. The road distance is 201.7 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Killarney without a car is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Galway to Killarney, including transfers.
Galway to Killarney bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway 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.
What companies run services between Galway, 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.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Limerick Junction to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Killarney bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Henry Street station.
Galway to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Killarney is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Galway to Killarney.
There are 525+ hotels available in Killarney.