There are 3 ways to get from Galway to Killenard by train, bus, or car
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Galway to Killenard by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Killenard is to train which costs €14 - €22 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Killenard is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Killenard. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Killenard via Williamstown Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Killenard. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Portarlington via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Galway and Killenard is 145 km. The road distance is 146.5 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Killenard without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €14 - €22.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Galway to Killenard, including transfers.
Galway to Killenard bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
Galway to Killenard train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Killenard is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €14 - €22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Killenard, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Portarlington hourly. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a bus from Galway to Portarlington 4 times a week, and the journey takes 2h 34m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Galway to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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Booking & Getting There
Galway to Killenard bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Galway to Killenard train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Killenard is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Galway to Killenard.
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