There are 4 ways to get from Kilkenny to Galway City 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 3m€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 161.7 km
- Drive from Kilkenny to Galway Citycar 161.7 km
2h 19m€28–40Bus
- 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 City by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Galway City is to train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkenny to Galway City is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkenny to Galway City. 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 City. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Galway via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Kilkenny and Galway City is 241 km. The road distance is 161.7 km.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Galway City without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Kilkenny to Galway City, including transfers.
Kilkenny to Galway City bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kilkenny Stn station.
Kilkenny to Galway City train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kilkenny station.
The best way to get from Kilkenny to Galway City is to train which takes 4h 3m 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 City, Ireland?
You can take a train from Kilkenny to Galway via Kildare and Portarlington in around 4h 3m. 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
- irishrail.ie
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
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
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €24–35
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkenny to Galway City bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Kilkenny to Galway City train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkenny to Galway City is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Kilkenny to Galway City.
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