There are 4 ways to get from Galway City to Kilkenny by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galway to Kildaretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
4h 15m€22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stnbus 717
5h€28–40Drive 161.5 km
- Drive from Galway City to Kilkennycar 161.5 km
2h 19m€29–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stnbus 73
5h 7m€32–46
Galway City to Kilkenny by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galway City to Kilkenny is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Galway City to Kilkenny is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway City to Kilkenny. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Kilkenny Stn via Heuston Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
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 15m.
The distance between Galway City and Kilkenny is 240 km. The road distance is 161.5 km.
The best way to get from Galway City to Kilkenny without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €22 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Galway City to Kilkenny, including transfers.
Galway City to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway City to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway City to Kilkenny is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Galway City, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?
You can take a train from Galway to Kilkenny via Kildare in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Kilkenny Stn via Parkgate St and Heuston Station in around 5h.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Heuston Station to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Athlone Stn to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €24–35
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Booking & Getting There
Galway City to Kilkenny bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Parkgate St station.
Galway City to Kilkenny train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway City to Kilkenny is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Galway City to Kilkenny.
There are 155+ hotels available in Kilkenny.