There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Killenny by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Crrckmacrss N2bus 32
4h 32m€46–62Drive 208.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Galway to Killennycar 208.7 km
2h 52m€36–52Train
- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
4h 37m€59–80Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to Cavan Cathdrlbus Gm13
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Carrickmacrossbus 170
5h 11mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Crrckmacrss N2bus 32
5h 21m€45–63
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Killenny is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Killenny is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Killenny. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Crrckmacrss N2 via Airport Zone 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Killenny. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Galway and Killenny is 296 km. The road distance is 208.7 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Killenny without a car is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 4h 32m and costs €45 - €65.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Galway to Killenny, including transfers.
Galway to Killenny bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Killenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Killenny is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 4h 32m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Killenny, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Killenny via Airport Zone 11, Airport Zone 12, and Crrckmacrss N2 in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Killenny via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Dundalk in around 4h 37m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Crrckmacrss N2
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Crrckmacrss N2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- 01484420000
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Galway Cathedral to Cavan Cathdrl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Carrickmacross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €15–21
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Killenny bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Galway to Killenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Killenny is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Galway to Killenny.
There are 251+ hotels available in Killenny.






