There are 3 ways to get from Kilmainham Gaol to Galway by train, bus, or car
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Kilmainham Gaol to Galway by foot and train
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The cheapest way to get from Kilmainham Gaol to Galway is to train which costs €18 - €25 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Kilmainham Gaol to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilmainham Gaol to Galway. However, there are services departing from South Circular Road and arriving at Galway Coach Stn via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Galway. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Kilmainham Gaol and Galway is 209 km. The road distance is 203.9 km.
The best way to get from Kilmainham Gaol to Galway without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €18 - €25.
The train from Dublin Heuston to Galway takes 2h 36m including transfers and departs hourly.
Kilmainham Gaol to Galway bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Kilmainham Gaol to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Kilmainham Gaol to Galway is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €18 - €25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €30 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Kilmainham Gaol, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Galway hourly. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stn hourly. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Kilmainham Gaol to Galway bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Coach Stn station.
Kilmainham Gaol to Galway train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilmainham Gaol to Galway is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Kilmainham Gaol to Galway.
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