There are 5 ways to get from Kells Bay to Galway by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Killarney
best- Take the bus from Kells to Killarney Bus Stnbus 280
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
6h 48m€27–39Train
- Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
7h 52m€37–78Drive 233.7 km
- Drive from Kells Bay to Galwaycar 233.7 km
2h 59m€40–58Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kells to Tralee Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbertbus 13
- Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
7h 14m€44–61Bus
- Take the bus from Kells to Tralee Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbertbus 13
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Galway Ceanntbus 51
7h 53m€51–70
Kells Bay to Galway by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kells Bay to Galway is to bus via Killarney which costs €27 - €40 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Kells Bay to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Kells Bay to Galway. However, there are services departing from Kells and arriving at Galway Ceannt via Killarney Mission and Henry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Kells Bay to Galway. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Galway via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Kells Bay and Galway is 260 km. The road distance is 233.7 km.
The best way to get from Kells Bay to Galway without a car is to bus via Killarney which takes 6h 48m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Kells Bay to Galway, including transfers.
Kells Bay to Galway bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Kerry, depart from Kells station.
Kells Bay to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Kells Bay to Galway is to bus via Killarney which takes 6h 48m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Kells Bay, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kells to Galway Ceannt via Killarney Bus Stn, Killarney Mission, Limerick Arthurs Qy, and Henry Street in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kells to Galway via Killorglin, Killarney Bus Stn, Killarney, and Portarlington in around 7h 52m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Killarney to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €20–28
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 066 714 7038
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkkerry.ie
Bus from Kells to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
- Leap
- €4–5
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Kells to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Kells to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €15–21
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Kells Bay to Galway bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Kerry, arrive at Killarney Bus Stn station.
Kells Bay to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kells Bay to Galway is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Kells Bay to Galway.
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