There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Knowth by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
3h 48m€52–68Drive 205.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Galway to Knowthcar 205.1 km
2h 24m€36–51Train
- Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Droghedatrain Ic / ...
4h 8m€49–67Train, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Slanebus 190
4h 51m€39–52
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Knowth is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Knowth is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Knowth. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Cedarfield via Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Knowth. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Drogheda via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Galway and Knowth is 263 km. The road distance is 205.1 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Knowth without a car is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs €50 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Galway to Knowth, including transfers.
Galway to Knowth bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Knowth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Knowth is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs €50 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Knowth, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Knowth via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, and Drogheda in around 4h 8m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Dublin Connolly to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Drogheda
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Stn to Slane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €21–29
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Knowth bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Galway to Knowth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Knowth is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Galway to Knowth.
There are 146+ hotels available in Knowth.