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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Killarney by train, ferry, car ferry, car, bus, or plane

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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 Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    10h 40m
    €91–144

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    3. Take the train from Cork to Mallowtrain train
    4. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    7h 5m
    €57–258

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Killarneycar car
    10h 41m
    €87–437

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    12h 23m
    €138–317

  5. Fly Liverpool to Kerry Airport

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane LPL - KIR
    7h 8m
    €81–233

  6. 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
    €59–218

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

    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
    7h 41m
    €63–233

  8. 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
    7h 37m
    €64–197

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain train
    4. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    8h 12m
    €71–212

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 543.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 40m

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

Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Kerry Airport (KIR) twice daily.

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