There are 7 ways to get from Belfast to Killarney by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to KillarneyIc / ...
6h 43m€46–65Bus
- Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1785
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Killarney Mission Road300
7h 32m€46–58Drive 425.1 km
- Drive from Belfast to Killarney425.1 km
5h 25m€75–108Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Kerry Airport
- Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)DUB - KIR
5h 34mTrain via Mallow
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to MallowIc / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to KillarneyIc / ...
7h 16m€47–68Bus via Cork
- Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Street
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Killarney40
8h 40mFly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport, train
- Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHD - ORK
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarney
9h 39m€102–225
Belfast to Killarney by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Killarney is to bus which costs €45 - €60 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Killarney is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Glengall Street and arriving at Killarney Mission Road via Dublin Airport Zone 16 and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Killarney via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Belfast and Killarney is 479 km. The road distance is 425.1 km.
The best way to get from Belfast to Killarney without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €45 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Belfast to Killarney, including transfers.
Belfast to Killarney bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Glengall Street station.
Belfast to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast to Killarney is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €60 and takes 7h 32m.
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, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glengall Street to Killarney Mission Road via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Dublin Airport Zone 16, and Red Cow Luas in around 7h 32m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–200
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–200
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–200
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–200
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €23–80
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–210
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–210
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €25–35
Train from Dublin Heuston to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €20–28
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–18
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Killarney Mission Road
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast to Killarney bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
Belfast to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Killarney is 425 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Belfast to Killarney.
There are 430+ hotels available in Killarney.