There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Galway by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
4h 2m€23–34Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the train from Athlone to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
4h 31m€32–44Drive 162 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Galwaycar 162 km
2h 23m€29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walkbus 600
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus 761 / ...
4h 38m€31–44
Kilkenny to Galway by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Galway is to train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Galway. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny Stn and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Galway. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Galway via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Galway is 241 km. The road distance is 162 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Galway without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Kilkenny to Galway, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Galway bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Galway is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Galway via Kildare and Portarlington in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilkenny Stn to Galway Coach Stn via Bachelors Walk and Crampton Quay in around 4h 38m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Portarlington to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Athlone to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Kilkenny to Galway bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Kilkenny to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Galway is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Kilkenny to Galway.
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