There are 4 ways to get from Killarney to Galway by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Limerick
best- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
4h 12m€23–33Train
- Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
5h 19m€32–46Drive 200.8 km
- Drive from Killarney to Galwaycar 200.8 km
2h 30m€35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 14
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Galway Ceanntbus 51
5h 40m€35–49
Killarney to Galway by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Killarney to Galway is to bus via Limerick which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Killarney to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Killarney to Galway. However, there are services departing from Killarney Mission and arriving at Galway Ceannt via Henry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Killarney to Galway. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Galway via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Killarney and Galway is 207 km. The road distance is 200.8 km.
The best way to get from Killarney to Galway without a car is to bus via Limerick which takes 4h 12m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Killarney to Galway, including transfers.
Killarney to Galway bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Killarney Mission station.
Killarney to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Killarney to Galway is to bus via Limerick which takes 4h 12m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Killarney, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Killarney Mission to Galway Ceannt via Limerick Arthurs Qy and Henry Street in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Killarney to Galway via Portarlington in around 5h 19m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Killarney to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–28
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
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
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More Questions & Answers
Killarney to Galway bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Killarney to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killarney to Galway is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Killarney to Galway.
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