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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kilkenny to Galway City

Composite routes from Kilkenny to Galway City

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

Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Kilkenny to Kildare
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.24–$13.04
Train from Portarlington to Galway
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04–$19.57

Bus operators

J.J.Kavanagh & Sons

Phone:
+353 818 333 222
Email:
Website:
jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Galway
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$16.30–$22.83

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kilkenny to Galway City is to bus which costs $16.30 - $22.83 and takes 3h 25m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Kilkenny and Galway City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station station and arriving at Galway Cathedral. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Kilkenny and Galway City?

No, there is no direct train from Kilkenny to Galway City. However, there are services departing from Kilkenny and arriving at Galway via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Kilkenny to Galway City?

The distance between Kilkenny and Galway City is 189 km. The road distance is 176.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kilkenny to Galway City without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $16.30 - $22.83 .

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

The bus from Kilkenny MacDonagh Station to Galway Cathedral takes 3h 25m including transfers and departs once a week.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Kilkenny to Galway City?

The best way to get from Kilkenny to Galway City is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $16.30 - $22.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26.09 - $39.13 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Kilkenny to Galway City bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kilkenny to Galway City train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kilkenny to Galway City?

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

Where can I stay near Galway City?

There are 487+ hotels available in Galway City. Prices start at $53.02 per night.
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