What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Killarney?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Killarney is to train and fly which costs €75 - €200 and takes 7h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Killarney?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Killarney is to train and fly which takes 7h 14m and costs €75 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Killarney?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Killarney Mission Road via Grand Central Station Durham Street and Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.

How far is it from Ayr to Killarney?

The distance between Ayr and Killarney is 603 km.

How do I travel from Ayr to Killarney without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Killarney without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 13h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Killarney?

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Ayr to Killarney, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Killarney bus from?

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

Where does the Ayr to Killarney bus arrive?

Ayr to Killarney bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Killarney?

There are 436+ hotels available in Killarney.

Ayr to Killarney - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Ayr to Killarney by train, plane, busferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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

Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Kerry Airport
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kerry Airport (KIR)GLA - KIR
7h 14m
€79–196
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)EDI - ORK
4. Take the train from Mallow to Killarney
9h 6m
€61–194
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to KillarneyIc / ...
13h
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Burgh Quay785
3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Mission Road300
13h 16m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Killarney
8h 44m
€123–308
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Kerry Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kerry Airport (KIR)EDI - KIR
8h 32m
€81–197
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)GLA - ORK
3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarney
8h 13m
€99–193
Bus and ferry, bus via Limerick
1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21785
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quay712
4. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Killarney Mission Road300
13h 43m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kerry Airport (KIR) flights

26Weekly Planes

3h 48mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 603.1 km
Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Killarney, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ayr to Killarney. However, you can take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the bus to Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Kerry Airport (KIR), walk to Kerry Airport, then take the bus to Killarney Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ayr to Killarney via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Great Victoria Street, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 13h.

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