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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Killarney is to train and fly which costs €75 - €220 and takes 9h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Killarney is to train and fly which takes 7h 42m and costs €80 - €210.

How far is it from Cardiff to Killarney?

The distance between Cardiff and Killarney is 569 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Killarney without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 56m and costs €160 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Cardiff to Killarney, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Killarney?

There are 456+ hotels available in Killarney.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Killarney by train, plane, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Kerry Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane BRS - KIR
7h 54m
€80–243
Fly Cardiff Airport to Kerry Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane CWL - KIR
8h 35m
€54–221
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain Ic
13h 56m
€163–262
Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
5. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Killarney Bus Stationbus 40
14h 32m
€96–310
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain
7h 42m
€84–207
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane LTN - KIR
7h 46m
€104–314
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain
9h 13m
€79–213
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain
8h 45m
€138–384
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHX - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain
8h 51m
€63–280
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus 40
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
5. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Killarney Bus Stationbus 40
15h 45m
€99–251

Cardiff to Killarney by train, ferry, foot, and tram

8Weekly Services

13h 56mAverage Duration

€163Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Killarney.

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Distance: 568.7 km
Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Killarney, Ireland?

Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kerry Airport (KIR) twice a week.

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