There are 3 ways to get from Killenard to Galway by train, bus, or car
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Killenard to Galway by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Killenard to Galway is to train which costs €14 - €22 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Killenard to Galway is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Killenard to Galway. However, there are services departing from Killenard and arriving at Galway via Tullamore. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Killenard to Galway. However, there are services departing from Portarlington and arriving at Galway via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Killenard and Galway is 145 km. The road distance is 146.4 km.
The best way to get from Killenard to Galway without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €14 - €22.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Killenard to Galway, including transfers.
Killenard to Galway bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, depart from Killenard station.
Killenard to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Killenard to Galway is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €14 - €22. Alternatively, you can line 829 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Killenard, 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 Killenard to Galway via Tullamore College and Tullamore in around 4h 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
- +353 (0)57 862 4416
- [email protected]
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus from Killenard to Tullamore College
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Bus from Tullamore to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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Booking & Getting There
Killenard to Galway bus services, operated by Slieve Bloom Coach Tours, arrive at Tullamore College station.
Killenard to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killenard to Galway is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Killenard to Galway.
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