There are 5 ways to get from Kilmacthomas to Galway by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Cork
best- Take the bus from Kilmacthomas to Cork Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
5h 30m€35–58Train
- Take the train from Waterford to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
6h 22m€38–56Drive 209.6 km
- Drive from Kilmacthomas to Galwaycar 209.6 km
2h 42m€37–54Bus
- Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to O'Connell Streetbus Wi05
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
6h 20mBus, train
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 55
- Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
6h 56m€40–58
Kilmacthomas to Galway by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kilmacthomas to Galway is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kilmacthomas to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilmacthomas to Galway. However, there are services departing from Kilmacthomas and arriving at Galway Ceannt via Cork Andersn's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilmacthomas to Galway. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Galway via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Kilmacthomas and Galway is 295 km. The road distance is 209.6 km.
The best way to get from Kilmacthomas to Galway without a car is to bus via Cork which takes 5h 30m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Kilmacthomas to Galway, including transfers.
Kilmacthomas to Galway bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Kilmacthomas station.
Kilmacthomas to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Kilmacthomas to Galway is to bus via Cork which takes 5h 30m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Kilmacthomas, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kilmacthomas to Galway Ceannt via Cork Bus Stn and Cork Andersn's Quay in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmacthomas to Galway via Waterford Bus Stn, Waterford, Kildare, and Portarlington in around 6h 22m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Waterford to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–17
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 Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Kilmacthomas to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 51 643 250
- [email protected]
- Website
- Piltown Coaches
Bus from SETU Cork Road to O'Connell Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Piltown Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Kilmacthomas to Galway bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cork Bus Stn station.
Kilmacthomas to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilmacthomas to Galway is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Kilmacthomas to Galway.
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