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How to get fromCarrickfergus to Killarneyby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Killarney by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connollytrain1 Gc->Dn
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to KillarneytrainIc / ...
    8h 21m
    €52–75

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Burgh Quaybus785
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Mission Roadbus300
    8h 57m
    €34–67

  3. Drive 441.9 km

    1. Drive from Carrickfergus to Killarneycar441.9 km
    5h 39m
    €79–114

  4. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)planeDUB - KIR
    6h 17m
    €58–135

  5. Train via Mallow

    1. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connollytrain
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to MallowtrainIc / ...
    3. Take the train from Mallow to KillarneytrainIc / ...
    8h 42m
    €53–78

  6. Bus via Cork

    1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21bus785
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Streetbus
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Killarneybus40
    9h 36m
    €52–77

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeBHD - ORK
    2. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain
    10h 10m
    €114–255

Carrickfergus to Killarney by train and tram

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€52Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?

You can take a train from Carrickfergus to Killarney via Great Victoria Street, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joymount to Killarney Mission Road via Donegall Place, Grand Central Station Durham Street, and Burgh Quay in around 8h 57m.

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