What is the cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Galway?

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Galway is to bus and fly and train which costs €65 - €190 and takes 9h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Galway?

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Galway is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 12m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Galway?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Galway station. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Galway Coach Station via Ayr, Grand Central Station Stand 12 and Dublin Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Galway?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Galway is 568 km.

How do I travel from Kilmarnock to Galway without a car?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Galway without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 12h 40m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kilmarnock to Galway?

It takes approximately 12h 40m to get from Kilmarnock to Galway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Galway bus from?

Kilmarnock to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Galway bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Galway bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 566+ hotels available in Galway.

Kilmarnock to Galway - 9 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Galway by busferry, bus, car, car ferry, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus and ferry, bus
best
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Galway Coach Stationbus 761 / ...
12h 40m
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
9h 12m
€67–186
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Galwaycar
7h 12m
€101–153
Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
8h 36m
€73–168
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Re
13h 38m
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 64
16h 32m
Fly Glasgow Airport to Cork Airport, bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
9h 26m
€102–190
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
7h 54m
€86–213
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane EDI - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
7h 47m
€81–213

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kilmarnock to Galway.

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Distance: 568 km
Duration: 12h 40m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kilmarnock to Galway. However, you can take the bus to Ayr Bus Station, walk to Ayr, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 12, take the bus to Dublin Airport T2, walk to Dublin Airport Zone 13, then take the bus to Galway Coach Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kilmarnock to Galway via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 7h 12m.

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