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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Killarney is to train and ferry which costs €70 - €140 and takes 10h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Killarney?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Killarney is to train and fly which takes 6h 5m and costs €70 - €180.

How far is it from Chester to Killarney?

The distance between Chester and Killarney is 544 km.

How do I travel from Chester to Killarney without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Killarney without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 51m and costs €70 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 10h 51m to get from Chester to Killarney, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Killarney?

There are 471+ hotels available in Killarney.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Chester to Killarney by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain Ic
10h 51m
€70–138
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain
7h 49m
€58–228
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Killarney Bus Stationbus 40
12h 29m
€81–156
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Grosvenor Street to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
2. Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Bangor Bus Station Stand Bbus T10
3. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Llys Watlingbus 4X
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
5. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Mission Roadbus 300
16h 24m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Killarneycar
12h 9m
€152–266
Fly Liverpool to Kerry Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane LPL - KIR
7h 9m
€68–195
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Kerry Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane MAN - KIR
6h 5m
€72–174
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain
7h 38m
€64–199
Fly Liverpool to Cork Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LPL - ORK
2. Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain
7h 14m
€87–239
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain
9h 14m
€72–198
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester 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 Killarney Mission Roadbus
8h 44m
€70–222

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

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10h 51mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Chester to Killarney.

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Distance: 543.8 km
Duration: 10h 51m

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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