There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Kilmainham Gaol by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761 / ...
2h 40m€19–27Train
cheapest- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2h 56m€18–25Train via South Circular Road
- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
2h 49m€21–28Drive 204.4 km
- Drive from Galway to Kilmainham Gaolcar 204.4 km
2h 5m€35–51
Galway to Kilmainham Gaol by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Kilmainham Gaol is to train which costs €18 - €25 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Kilmainham Gaol is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €35 - €55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Parkgate St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Galway and arriving at Dublin Heuston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Galway and Kilmainham Gaol is 206 km. The road distance is 204.4 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Kilmainham Gaol without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs €19 - €27.
The bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St takes 2h 20m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Galway to Kilmainham Gaol bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Kilmainham Gaol train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Kilmainham Gaol is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs €19 - €27. Alternatively, you can train via South Circular Road, which costs €21 - €28 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Kilmainham Gaol, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 38m.
- 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 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
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Kilmainham Gaol bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Galway to Kilmainham Gaol train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Kilmainham Gaol is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Galway to Kilmainham Gaol.
There are 1246+ hotels available in Kilmainham Gaol.