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How to get fromCairnryan to Killarneyby busferry, train, bus, car ferry, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cairnryan to Killarney by busferry, train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus and ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain train Ic
    10h 14m

  2. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane GLA - KIR
    10h 23m
    €93–207

  3. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Burgh Quaybus bus 785
    3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Mission Roadbus bus 300
    11h 30m

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Belfast to Killarneycar car
    7h 47m
    €108–158

  5. Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane EDI - KIR
    9h 47m

  6. Bus and ferry, bus via Cork

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Streetbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Killarney Bus Stationbus bus 40
    12h 33m

  7. Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane EDI - ORK
    4. Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain train
    9h 51m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kerry Airport (KIR) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Killarney. However, you can take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Belfast Great Central, take the train to Dublin Connolly, walk to Connolly, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Killarney. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Killarney Mission Road via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glengall Street, and Burgh Quay in around 11h 30m.

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