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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Galway City to Kilkenny

Composite routes from Galway City to Kilkenny

Cheapest
2 h 18 min
Car
177 km.
from $9

Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Galway to Kildare
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29

Bus operators

J.J.Kavanagh & Sons

Phone:
+353 818 333 222
Email:
Website:
jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Galway Cathedral to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$19.11–$26.75

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Galway City to Kilkenny?

The cheapest way to get from Galway City to Kilkenny is to bus which costs $16.30 - $22.83 and takes 3h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galway City to Kilkenny?

The fastest way to get from Galway City to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $33.70 - $50 .

Is there a direct bus between Galway City and Kilkenny?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Galway Cathedral and arriving at John Street Upper. Services depart twice a week, and operate Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Galway City and Kilkenny?

No, there is no direct train from Galway City to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Kilkenny via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Galway City to Kilkenny?

The distance between Galway City and Kilkenny is 189 km. The road distance is 177.3 km.

How do I travel from Galway City to Kilkenny without a car?

The best way to get from Galway City to Kilkenny without a car is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $16.30 - $22.83 .

How long does it take to get from Galway City to Kilkenny?

The bus from Galway Cathedral to John Street Upper takes 3h 50m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Galway City to Kilkenny bus from?

Galway City to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Galway Cathedral station.

Where do I catch the Galway City to Kilkenny train from?

Galway City to Kilkenny train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Galway station.

Train or bus from Galway City to Kilkenny?

The best way to get from Galway City to Kilkenny is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $16.30 - $22.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23.91 - $34.78 and takes 4h.

Where does the Galway City to Kilkenny bus arrive?

Galway City to Kilkenny bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at John Street Upper station.

Where does the Galway City to Kilkenny train arrive?

Galway City to Kilkenny train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Kildare station.

Can I drive from Galway City to Kilkenny?

Yes, the driving distance between Galway City to Kilkenny is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Galway City to Kilkenny.

Where can I stay near Kilkenny?

There are 127+ hotels available in Kilkenny. Prices start at $51.96 per night.
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