There are 3 ways to get from Kilkea to Galway by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
4h 7m€34–47Bus, line 126 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Castledermot to Naasbus 880
- Take the bus from Naas to Bachelors Walkbus 126 / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
6h 39m€26–36Drive 171.6 km
- Drive from Kilkea to Galwaycar 171.6 km
2h 21m€31–44
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkea to Galway is to bus and line 126 bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkea to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkea to Galway. However, there are services departing from Kilkea and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Castledermot, Naas and Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkea to Galway. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Galway via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Kilkea and Galway is 191 km. The road distance is 171.6 km.
The best way to get from Kilkea to Galway without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Kilkea to Galway, including transfers.
Kilkea to Galway bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin, depart from Castledermot station.
Kilkea to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Kilkea to Galway is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 126 bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Kilkea, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portarlington to Galway every 3 hours. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkea to Galway Coach Stn via Castledermot, Castledermot Rs, Castledermot, Naas, Bachelors Walk, and Crampton Quay in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
- Phone
- 045 980383
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin
Bus from Castledermot to Naas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Castledermot to Naas
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Naas to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkea to Galway bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin, arrive at Naas station.
Kilkea to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkea to Galway is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Kilkea to Galway.
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