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How to get from Kilkenny to Galway by bus?

By bus

To get from Kilkenny to Galway in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 897 bus from Macdonagh Jctn station to Glendine Inn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 717 bus and finally take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus from Aston Quay station to Galway Coach Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 2 min.

302min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 897897
Bus - 717717
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
Walk to Galway
Leaves from Macdonagh Jctn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Macdonagh Jctn
    ID 10325
    300 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 897897
    Wait for bus
    897
    Train Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glendine Inn
    ID 10236
    2 min
  • 4
    Bus - 717717
    Wait for bus
    717
    Dublin Airport
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 297
    100 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aston Quay
    ID 329
    420 m • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Galway Coach Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galway Coach Station
    150 min
  • 9
    Walk to Galway
    Walk to
    Galway
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 717 and DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION

To get from Kilkenny to Galway in Ireland, take the 717 bus from Ormond Road station to Eden Quay station. Next, take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus from Aston Quay station to Galway Coach Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 56 min.

296min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 717717
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
Walk to Galway
Leaves from Ormond Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ormond Road
    ID 10314
    1.14 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 717717
    Wait for bus
    717
    Dublin Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 297
    110 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aston Quay
    ID 329
    420 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Galway Coach Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galway Coach Station
    150 min
  • 7
    Walk to Galway
    Walk to
    Galway
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kilkenny to Galway

The distance between Kilkenny, Ireland and Galway, Ireland is approximately 327.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 302 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kilkenny to Galway by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Kilkenny

Kilkenny is located at Kilkenny, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Kilkenny Station.

Train stations close to Kilkenny:

  • Kilkenny (Macdonagh)

Bus stations close to Kilkenny:

  • Kilkenny Station
  • Kilkenny, Macdonagh Station
  • Macdonagh Station

Public transit stations close to Galway, Ireland

Galway is located at Galway, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Queen Street.

Train stations close to Galway:

  • Galway (Ceannt)

Bus stations close to Galway:

  • Queen Street
  • Victoria Place
  • Merchants Road

Alternative route by bus via 717 and DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION

To get from Kilkenny to Galway in Ireland, take the 717 bus from Ormond Road station to Eden Quay station. Next, take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus from Aston Quay station to Galway Coach Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 56 min.

296min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 717717
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
Walk to Galway
Leaves from Ormond Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ormond Road
    ID 10314
    1.14 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 717717
    Wait for bus
    717
    Dublin Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 297
    110 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aston Quay
    ID 329
    420 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Galway Coach Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galway Coach Station
    150 min
  • 7
    Walk to Galway
    Walk to
    Galway
    370 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 302 minutes, using Bus line 897, Bus line 717, Bus line DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kilkenny to Galway?

    The alternative route takes 296 minutes, using Bus line 717, Bus line DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kilkenny and Galway in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kilkenny to Galway in Ireland?

    The 897 bus line goes from Macdonagh Jctn station near Kilkenny to Train Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Train Station station near Galway in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Kilkenny to Galway in Ireland by bus?

    The total travel time between Kilkenny and Galway in Ireland by bus is about 5 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kilkenny to get to Galway in Ireland?

    Get on the 897 bus from the Macdonagh Jctn stop near Kilkenny in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kilkenny and Galway in Ireland?

    Get off the bus at the Train Station stop, which is closest to Galway in Ireland.

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