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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Tralee is to train and fly which costs €65 - €210 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Tralee is to train and fly which takes 7h 14m and costs €80 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Tralee?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Tralee. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Tralee Prince's Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre and Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 45m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Tralee?

The distance between Carlisle and Tralee is 778 km.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Tralee without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 37m and costs €130 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Carlisle to Tralee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Tralee bus from?

Carlisle to Tralee bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where does the Carlisle to Tralee bus arrive?

Carlisle to Tralee bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Tralee?

There are 193+ hotels available in Tralee.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Carlisle to Tralee by train, plane, ferry, bus, busferry, 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 Edinburgh Airport, fly to Kerry Airport
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane EDI - KIR
8h 27m
€85–268
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
3. Take the train from Mallow to Traleetrain
9h 42m
€65–272
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Traleetrain Ic
14h 37m
€134–273
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Tralee Prince's Streetbus 300
17h 45m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Carlisle to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Traleecar
9h 41m
€134–202
Train to Newcastle, fly to Kerry Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane NCL - KIR
9h 45m
€69–207
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Kerry Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane MAN - KIR
7h 14m
€83–292
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
3. Take the train from Mallow to Traleetrain
9h 16m
€67–288
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane MAN - SNN
3. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Tralee Prince's Streetbus
9h 37m
€71–288
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain
4. Take the train from Mallow to Traleetrain
10h 43m
€91–314

Carlisle to Tralee by train, ferry, foot, and tram

8Weekly Services

14h 37mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 778 km
Duration: 8h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Tralee. However, you can take the train to Haymarket, walk to Haymarket, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kerry Airport (KIR), walk to Kerry Airport, then take the bus to Tralee Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Tralee via Warrington Bank Quay, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 14h 37m.

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