How to get from Galway City to Kilkenny by bus?

From Galway City to Kilkenny by bus

To get from Galway City to Kilkenny in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 407 bus from Bóthar Chúil Each station to Eyre Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 761 bus and finally take the 600 bus from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay station to Kilkenny Macdonagh Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 18 min. The bus schedule from Galway City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Kilkenny on the Moovit app.

318min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 407407
Bus - 761761
Bus - 600600
Walk to Kilkenny
Leaves from Bóthar Chúil Each

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bóthar Chúil Each
    ID 526101
    410 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 407407
    Wait for bus
    407
    Eyre Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eyre Square
    ID 524121
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Coach Stn
    ID 511201
    420 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 761761
    Wait for bus
    761
    Airport Zone 11
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Batchelors Walk
    ID 102111
    150 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin City South, Burgh Quay
    ID 339
    430 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Cork Anderson's Quay
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kilkenny Macdonagh Station
    ID 10326
    100 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kilkenny
    Walk to
    Kilkenny
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Galway City to Kilkenny

The distance between Galway City, Ireland and Kilkenny, Ireland is approximately 333.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 318 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Galway City to Kilkenny by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Galway City to Kilkenny

To check the bus schedule from Galway City to Kilkenny using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Galway City) and destination (Kilkenny), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 318 minutes, using Bus line 407, Bus line 761, Bus line 600.

  • Is there a direct bus between Galway City and Kilkenny?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Galway City to Kilkenny?

    The 407 bus line goes from Bóthar Chúil Each station near Galway City in Galway to Eyre Square station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Eyre Square station near Kilkenny in Ireland.

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

    The total travel time between Galway City in Galway and Kilkenny in Ireland by bus is about 5 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the 407 bus from the Bóthar Chúil Each stop near Galway City in Galway.

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

    Get off the bus at the Eyre Square stop, which is closest to Kilkenny in Ireland.

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