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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Tralee is to train and fly which costs €95 - €340 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Tralee is to train and fly which takes 7h 55m and costs €100 - €490.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Tralee?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Tralee. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Tralee Prince's Street via London Victoria, Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station and Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 35m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Tralee?

The distance between Bournemouth and Tralee is 879 km.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Tralee without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 28h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Bournemouth to Tralee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Tralee bus from?

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

Where does the Bournemouth to Tralee bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Tralee bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where can I stay near Tralee?

There are 209+ hotels available in Tralee.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Bournemouth to Tralee 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 55m
€106–482
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Kerry Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane STN - KIR
8h 20m
€98–333
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
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 Tralee Prince's Streetbus 300
28h 35m
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 Traleetrain Ic
31h 26m
€174–1,176
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Traleetrain
9h 31m
€121–310
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LHR - SNN
3. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Tralee Prince's Streetbus
9h 56m
€125–334
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 Traleetrain
10h 45m
€141–309
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane LGW - SNN
3. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Tralee Prince's Streetbus
10h 16m
€115–383
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 Traleetrain
12h 3m
€118–278
Car ferry, bus
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 bus from Red Cow Luas to Tralee Prince's Streetbus 300
33h 45m
€179–1,180

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

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Distance: 879.1 km
Duration: 7h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Tralee. 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 Tralee Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Tralee Prince's Street via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station, and Burgh Quay in around 28h 35m.

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