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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain train Ic
    10h 54m
    €106–172

  2. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    8h 15m
    €53–194

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Chester to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Killarneycar car
    12h 9m
    €179–259

  4. Fly Liverpool to Kerry Airport

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane LPL - KIR
    7h 8m
    €74–218

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane MAN - KIR
    6h 5m
    €77–217

  6. Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain train
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    8h 5m
    €75–201

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Killarney Mission Roadbus bus
    8h 43m
    €63–215

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

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration10h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chester, England and Killarney, Ireland?

Ryanair flies from Liverpool (LPL) to Kerry Airport (KIR) twice daily.

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