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How to get fromCardiff to Killarneyby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Killarney by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbourferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Killarneybus40
    14h 15m
    €95–172

  2. Fly Cardiff Airport to Kerry Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)planeCWL - KIR
    13h 29m
    €59–220

  3. Train, ferry, bus via Tipperary

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry0
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Stationbus40 / ...
    4. Take the train from Waterford to Limerick JunctiontrainIc
    5. Take the train from Limerick Junction to KillarneytrainIc
    14h 52m
    €93–176

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Killarneycar
    11h 1m
    €146–199

  5. Train, ferry, bus via Pembroke Dock

    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 Harbour to Killarneybus40
    15h 27m
    €87–136

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kerry Airport (KIR)planeBRS - KIR
    7h 28m
    €89–241

  7. 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)planeBRS - ORK
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain
    8h 33m
    €94–248

  8. 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)planeLTN - KIR
    7h 36m
    €115–333

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

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration14h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Ryanair flies from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kerry Airport (KIR) 4 times a week.

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