There are 5 ways to get from Gowran to Galway 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 Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
6h 1m€25–38Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
6h 38m€35–49Drive 175.1 km
- Drive from Gowran to Galwaycar 175.1 km
2h 30m€31–45Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
7h€35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Market Yard to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 838
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Birrbus 823
- Take the bus from Birr to Merchants Rdbus 844
8h 31m€31–43
Gowran to Galway by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gowran to Galway is to train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Gowran to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Gowran to Galway. However, there are services departing from Gowran and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Kilkenny Stn and Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Gowran to Galway. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Galway via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Gowran and Galway is 254 km. The road distance is 175.1 km.
The best way to get from Gowran to Galway without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Gowran to Galway, including transfers.
Gowran to Galway bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Gowran to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Gowran to Galway is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Gowran, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Gowran to Galway via Kilkenny Stn, Kilkenny, Kildare, and Portarlington in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gowran to Galway Coach Stn via Kilkenny Dunnes Stores, Kilkenny Stn, Bachelors Walk, and Crampton Quay in around 6h 38m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €24–35
- Phone
- +353 (0)57 862 4416
- [email protected]
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus from Market Yard to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Birr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Phone
- +353 57 912 0124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kearns Transport
Bus from Birr to Merchants Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Kearns Transport
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Booking & Getting There
Gowran to Galway bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Gowran to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gowran to Galway is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Gowran to Galway.
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