There are 6 ways to get from Athy to Killarney by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Killarneytrain Ic
4h 2m€25–36Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 735
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Killarney Mission Roadbus 300
5h 52m€30–43Drive 230.7 km
- Drive from Athy to Killarneycar 230.7 km
2h 49m€39–57Train, fly
- Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane DUB - KIR
5h 9m€42–120Train via Kildare
- Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain Ic
4h 34m€26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Athy to Ormonde Roadbus 897
- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Killarney Bus Stationbus 40
7h 56m
Athy to Killarney by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Killarney is to train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Killarney is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Athy William Street and arriving at Killarney Mission Road via Portlaoise JFL Avenue and Limerick Arthur's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Killarney via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Athy and Killarney is 239 km. The road distance is 230.7 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Killarney without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Athy to Killarney, including transfers.
Athy to Killarney bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Portlaoise JFL Avenue station.
Athy to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Athy to Killarney is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus via Limerick, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Killarney once a week. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy William Street to Killarney Mission Road via Saint Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise JFL Avenue, and Limerick Arthur's Quay in around 5h 52m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–85
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–26
Train from Athy to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
Train from Portarlington to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €20–28
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Killarney Mission Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
Bus from Ormonde Road to Cork Anderson's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 42 41 41
- Website
- locallinkckw.ie
Bus from Athy to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinkckw.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Station to Killarney Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athy to Killarney bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
Athy to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Killarney station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Killarney is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Athy to Killarney.
There are 443+ hotels available in Killarney.