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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Killarney is to train and ferry and bus via Pembroke Dock which costs €85 - €150 and takes 15h 27m.

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 39m and costs €120 - €350.

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 and bus which takes 14h 15m and costs €90 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Cardiff to Killarney, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Killarney?

There are 425+ hotels available in Killarney.

Cardiff to Killarney - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Killarney by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, 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 to Bristol Airport, fly to Kerry Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kerry Airport (KIR)BRS - KIR
7h 50m
€86–193
Fly Cardiff Airport to Kerry Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)CWL - KIR
8h 29m
€69–301
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Killarney40
14h 15m
€90–177
Train, ferry, bus via Tipperary
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the train from Waterford to Limerick JunctionIc
5. Take the train from Limerick Junction to KillarneyIc
14h 52m
€88–181
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Killarney
11h
€147–205
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarney
8h 20m
€96–260
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)LTN - KIR
7h 39m
€124–341
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallow
4. Take the train from Mallow to Killarney
9h 46m
€87–206
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarney
9h 19m
€139–424
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarney
9h 23m
€111–368
Train, ferry, bus via Pembroke Dock
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Dock
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Killarney40
15h 27m
€87–147

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

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14h 52mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 568.8 km
Duration: 7h 50m

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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