There are 5 ways to get from Skerries to Killarney by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 5h 18m
Cheapest option
Bus • 6h 44m
3 alternative options
Bus via Cork • 7h 25m
Drive • 3h 36m
Fly • 4h 27m
Skerries to Killarney by train and tram
The journey time between Skerries and Killarney is around 5h 18m and covers a distance of around 329 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 29m. Services are operated by Irish Rail and Luas. Typically 91 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Skerries to Killarney is to bus which costs €22 - €27 and takes 6h 44m.
The quickest way to get from Skerries to Killarney is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct bus from Skerries to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Skerries, stop 3819 and arriving at Killarney, Mission Road via Dublin City South, Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Skerries to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Skerries and arriving at Killarney via Busáras, Heuston and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Skerries and Killarney is 284 km. The road distance is 334.2 km.
The best way to get from Skerries to Killarney without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Skerries to Killarney, including transfers.
Skerries to Killarney bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Skerries, stop 3819 station.
Skerries to Killarney train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Heuston station.
The best way to get from Skerries to Killarney is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €27 and takes 6h 44m, you could also fly, which costs €27 - €65 and takes 4h 27m.
- Distance: 284.1 km
- Duration: 5h 18m
What companies run services between Skerries, Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?
You can take a train from Skerries to Killarney via Connolly, Busáras, Heuston, Heuston, and Mallow in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Skerries to Killarney via Abbey St Lower, stop 292 and Dublin City South, Burgh Quay in around 6h 44m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin to Kerry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €60
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- digital@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Heuston to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18 - €27
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €18 - €22
- Flexible
- €23 - €27
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €12
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €9 - €11
- Flexible
- €10 - €12
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Skerries, stop 3819 to Abbey St Lower, stop 292
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €5
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay to Killarney, Mission Road
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18 - €22
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Phone
- +353 1 844 7118
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport to Cork, St. Patricks Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €23
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +353 (0)91 564600
- info@gobus.ie
- Website
- gobus.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport to Cork, Saint Patricks Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- GoBus.ie
Bus and coach operator Bus Éireann operates local bus services throughout Ireland, including city bus services in Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford, as well as commuter and intercity bus services throughout the country. Fares vary by region and distance; purchase tickets with cash on the bus or use a Leap Card.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1850 836 611
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Parnell Place, stop 255021 to Killarney Station, stop 635601
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Website
- Bus Eireann
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Skerries to Killarney bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Killarney, Mission Road station.
Skerries to Killarney train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Killarney station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skerries to Killarney is 334 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Skerries to Killarney.
Ryanair offers flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport.
There are 99+ hotels available in Killarney. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Skerries to Dublin Airport is to bus which takes 52 min and costs €3 - €4.