There are 3 ways to get from Galway to Killester by bus, train, or car
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Galway to Killester by bus and foot
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The cheapest way to get from Galway to Killester is to train which costs €20 - €30 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Killester is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Killester. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Killester Village via Abbey St Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Killester. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Killester via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Galway and Killester is 212 km. The road distance is 212.2 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Killester without a car is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs €22 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Galway to Killester, including transfers.
Galway to Killester bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Killester train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Killester is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs €22 - €30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €30 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Killester, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walk hourly. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Galway to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €18–25 and the journey takes 2h 38m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Galway to Killester bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Galway to Killester train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Killester is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Galway to Killester.
There are 1129+ hotels available in Killester.