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How to get fromBelfast to Killarneyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Belfast to Killarney by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    6h 33m
    €48–69

  2. Bus via Dublin

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    8h 16m
    €31–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Killarney Missionbus bus 722
    6h 55m

  4. Drive  425.1 km

    1. Drive from Belfast to Killarneycar car 425.1 km
    5h 27m
    €78–113

  5. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane DUB - KIR
    5h 40m
    €38–210

  6. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHD - ORK
    2. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    9h 38m
    €103–324

Belfast to Killarney by train and tram

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 479.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?

You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Killarney via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Mallow in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Killarney Mission via Terminal 1 Zone 1 and Airport Zone 12 in around 6h 55m.

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