There are 6 ways to get from Galway to Killenaule by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Thurlestrain Re / ...
4h 7m€50–69Train, bus via Athlone
cheapest- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Thurlesbus 850
6h 27m€22–34Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Thurlesbus 391
5h 53m€23–37Drive 149.9 km
- Drive from Galway to Killenaulecar 149.9 km
2h 15m€26–38Train, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Kilkenny - Dunnes Stores to Killenaulebus 489
6h 2m€25–38Bus via Gladstone Street
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Clonmel Stnbus 55
6h 19m€40–56
Galway to Killenaule by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Killenaule is to train and bus via Athlone which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Killenaule is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Killenaule. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Killenaule via Limerick Arthurs Qy and Thurles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Killenaule. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Thurles via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Galway and Killenaule is 232 km. The road distance is 149.9 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Killenaule without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €50 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Galway to Killenaule, including transfers.
Galway to Killenaule bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Killenaule train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Killenaule is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €50 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Killenaule, Ireland?
You can take a train from Galway to Killenaule via Portarlington and Thurles in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Killenaule via Henry Street, Limerick Arthurs Qy, and Thurles in around 5h 53m.
- 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
Train from Portarlington to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Galway to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Galway to Killenaule bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Henry Street station.
Galway to Killenaule train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Killenaule is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Galway to Killenaule.
There are 87+ hotels available in Killenaule.



