There are 7 ways to get from Cookstown to Killarney by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
6h 33m€169–212Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X4
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
7h 30m€31–44Drive 397.6 km
- Drive from Cookstown to Killarneycar 397.6 km
5h 12m€73–105Bus to Dublin Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Airport T2bus
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane DUB - KIR
6h 10m€38–90Bus
- Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Airport T2bus X4
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Killarney Missionbus 722
7h 45mBus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X4
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Missionbus 300
8h 41m€31–44Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Antrim Buscentrebus
- Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane BFS - KIR
9h 19m€90–249
Cookstown to Killarney by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cookstown to Killarney is to bus and train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Cookstown to Killarney is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Cookstown to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop and arriving at Killarney Mission via Airport Zone 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Cookstown to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Portadown and arriving at Killarney via Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Cookstown and Killarney is 477 km. The road distance is 397.6 km.
The best way to get from Cookstown to Killarney without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €160 - €220.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Cookstown to Killarney, including transfers.
Cookstown to Killarney bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop station.
Cookstown to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portadown station.
The best way to get from Cookstown to Killarney is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €160 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Cookstown, Northern Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Cookstown to Killarney via Portadown, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Mallow in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Killarney Mission via Dublin Airport T2 and Airport Zone 12 in around 7h 45m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–70
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Kerry Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Friday and Monday
- Estimated price
- €75–210
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Kerry Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–210
Flights from Belfast International Airport to Kerry Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €75–210
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Dublin Heuston to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–28
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Dublin Heuston to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–28
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
Bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
Bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
Bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
Bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Antrim Buscentre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
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Booking & Getting There
Cookstown to Killarney bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Cookstown to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cookstown to Killarney is 398 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Cookstown to Killarney.
There are 485+ hotels available in Killarney.






