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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Killarney is to bus and fly and train which costs €95 - €250 and takes 8h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Killarney is to train and fly which takes 7h 39m and costs €100 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Killarney?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Killarney Mission Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station and Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 38m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Killarney?

The distance between Bournemouth and Killarney is 869 km.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Killarney without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Birmingham which takes 28h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Bournemouth to Killarney, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Killarney bus from?

Bournemouth to Killarney bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Killarney bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Killarney bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where can I stay near Killarney?

There are 511+ hotels available in Killarney.

Bournemouth to Killarney - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Bournemouth to Killarney by train, plane, bus, busferry, 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, train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane LTN - KIR
7h 39m
€106–325
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain
8h 43m
€98–247
Bus, bus and ferry via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
5. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Mission Roadbus 300
28h 38m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain Ic
30h 1m
€157–1,171
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Kerry Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane STN - KIR
8h 3m
€98–353
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
3. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Killarney Mission Roadbus
9h 41m
€101–306
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
4. Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain
10h 4m
€132–335
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LGW - ORK
4. Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain
9h 33m
€102–397
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain
11h 24m
€113–294
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
5. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Killarney Mission Roadbus 722
29h 12m

Luton Airport (LTN) to Kerry Airport (KIR) flights

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Killarney.

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Distance: 869.1 km
Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Killarney, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Killarney. However, you can take the train to London Waterloo, walk to Waterloo Station, take the subway to West Hampstead station, walk to West Hampstead Thameslink, take the train to Luton Airport Parkway, walk to Luton Airport Parkway Station, take the train to London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay, walk to Luton Airport (LTN) airport, fly to Kerry Airport (KIR), walk to Kerry Airport, then take the bus to Killarney Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Killarney Mission Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station, and Burgh Quay in around 28h 38m.

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