There are 3 ways to get from Galway to Killenard by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
3h 6m€15–22Bus, line 843 bus, line 829 bus
- Take the bus from Merchants Rd to Birrbus 844
- Take the bus from Birr to Tullamore Hosplbus 843 / ...
- Take the bus from Tullamore Hospl to Killenardbus 829
5h 7m€20–28Drive 146.5 km
- Drive from Galway to Killenardcar 146.5 km
1h 54m€25–36
Galway to Killenard by train and bus
Questions & Answers
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 €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Killenard. However, there are services departing from Merchants Rd and arriving at Killenard via Birr and Tullamore Hospl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
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 Kearns Transport, depart from Merchants Rd 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 and line 843 bus and line 829 bus, which costs €20 - €29 and takes 5h 7m.
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, you can take a bus from Merchants Rd to Killenard via Birr and Tullamore Hospl in around 5h 7m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- kearnstransport.com
Bus from Merchants Rd to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://kearnstransport.com/
Bus from Birr to Tullamore Hospl
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://kearnstransport.com/
- Phone
- +353 (0)57 862 4416
- [email protected]
- Website
- slievebloomcoaches.ie
Bus from Tullamore Hospl to Killenard
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- http://www.slievebloomcoaches.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Killenard bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, arrive at Birr 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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