There are 3 ways to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Galway by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bennettsbridge to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
4h 53m€33–45Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
5h 29m€26–41Drive 172.3 km
- Drive from Kilkenny (Region) to Galwaycar 172.3 km
2h 28m€30–43
Kilkenny (Region) to Galway by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Galway is to train which costs €26 - €45 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny (Region) to Galway. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Galway via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Kilkenny (Region) and Galway is 237 km. The road distance is 172.3 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Galway without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 53m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Kilkenny (Region) to Galway, including transfers.
Kilkenny (Region) to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
Kilkenny (Region) to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny (Region) to Galway is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Kilkenny (Region) to Galway.
There are 667+ hotels available in Galway.
What companies run services between Kilkenny (Region), IE-KK, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Danesfort to Galway via Kilkenny, Market Yard, Kilkenny Stn, Kilkenny, Kildare, and Portarlington in around 5h 29m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
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
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Bennettsbridge to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €25–35
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