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How to get fromKells to Galwayby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kells to Galway by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Killarney

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    1. Take the bus from Kells to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 280
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus bus 251
    6h 48m
    €27–39

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    7h 54m
    €37–78

  3. Drive 234.1 km

    1. Drive from Kells to Galwaycar car 234.1 km
    3h
    €40–58

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kells to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbertbus bus 13
    3. Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    7h 32m
    €44–61

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kells to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbertbus bus 13
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Galway Ceanntbus bus 51
    8h 11m
    €51–70

Kells to Galway by bus and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Kells, IE-KY, 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 54m.

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