There are 3 ways to get from Galway to Kilmainham Gaol by bus, train, or car
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Galway to Kilmainham Gaol by train and foot
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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 hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
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 45m and costs €19 - €27.
The bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St takes 2h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.
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 45m and costs €19 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €18 - €25 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Kilmainham Gaol, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St hourly. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 25m. 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
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
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 1127+ hotels available in Kilmainham Gaol.