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

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There are 8 ways to get from Derby to Killarney by train, plane, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane MAN - KIR
    6h 42m
    €79–257

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    3. Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain train
    7h 38m
    €74–282

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Derby to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Killarneycar car
    11h 49m
    €108–461

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain train Ic
    13h 30m
    €120–217

  5. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane LTN - KIR
    7h 14m
    €106–342

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

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    4. Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain train
    8h 27m
    €84–289

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

    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    4. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus bus
    9h 19m
    €97–316

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

    1. Take the train from Tamworth to Runcorntrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    3. Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain train
    9h 8m
    €90–320

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

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration13h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 665.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Derby to Killarney. However, you can take the train to Sheffield, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Kerry Airport (KIR), walk to Kerry Airport, then take the bus to Killarney Bus Stn. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Derby to Killarney via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 11h 49m.

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