There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to County Kerry by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Traleetrain Ic
5h 13m€39–54Train via Mallow
cheapest- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
5h 27m€28–55Bus
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Missionbus 300
5h 58m€30–55Drive 301.2 km
- Drive from Dublin to County Kerrycar 301.2 km
3h 25m€52–74Fly, line 279 bus
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane DUB - KIR
- Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Castlemainebus
5h 21m€38–108Bus via Airport Zone 12
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Killarney Missionbus 722
7h 45m
Dublin to County Kerry by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to County Kerry is to train via Mallow which costs €28 - €55 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to County Kerry is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to County Kerry. However, there are services departing from Burgh Quay and arriving at Milltown via Killarney Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to County Kerry. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Tralee via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Dublin and County Kerry is 348 km. The road distance is 301.2 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to County Kerry without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Dublin to County Kerry, including transfers.
Dublin to County Kerry bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Burgh Quay station.
Dublin to County Kerry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to County Kerry is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €55 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and County Kerry, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Tralee once daily. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Mission every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–65
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €28–40
Train from Dublin Heuston to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €20–28
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €27–40
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Castlemaine
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €11–15
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.transportforireland.ie
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin to County Kerry bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Killarney Mission station.
Dublin to County Kerry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tralee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to County Kerry is 301 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Dublin to County Kerry.
There are 212+ hotels available in County Kerry.