The distance between Killarney and Galway is around 207km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Killarney to Galway by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay and then to Eyre Square Galway Bus Station.
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Take the train to Portarlington and then to Galway.
There are several options for getting from Killarney to Galway by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).
The distance between Killarney and Galway is around 207km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Killarney and Galway by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Killarney to Galway is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Killarney and Galway, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Killarney and Galway. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Killarney to Galway. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Portarlington. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.
Irish Rail run train services between Killarney and Galway. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Killarney and Galway. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Killarney to Galway. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay and Henry St. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
Eurobus, Dublin Coach, Citylink and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Killarney and Galway. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Killarney to Galway. We recommend that you take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay and then to Eyre Square Galway Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 10m.
The closest major airport to Galway is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 65km (40 miles) from Galway. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Killarney and Galway. The distance is around 207km (128 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Killarney to Galway is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €14 ($14).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 3h 10m | €14($14) | 5 times a day | 208km (129 miles) |
Bus via Limerick, Limerick Arthur's Quay | 4h 15m | €25($25) | every 3 hours | 232km (144 miles) |
Train | 3h 60m | €38($38) | once a week | 371km (231 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | €29($29) | on demand | 207km (128 miles) |
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The following major airports near Galway offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.