There are 5 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 Killarneytrain Ic
4h 41m€30–43Bus via Cork
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus 704x
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Killarney Bus Stationbus 40
7h 1m€39–60Drive 301.2 km
- Drive from Dublin to County Kerrycar 301.2 km
3h 25m€50–72Fly, 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 19m€40–120Bus
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Abbeyfealebus 300
- Take the bus from Abbeyfeale to Tralee Bus Stationbus 13
7h 7m€30–51
Dublin to County Kerry by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to County Kerry is to train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 41m.
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 Aston Quay and arriving at Milltown via Cork Bus Station and Killarney Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Dublin and County Kerry is 326 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 4h 41m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Dublin to County Kerry, including transfers.
Dublin to County Kerry bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Aston Quay station.
The best way to get from Dublin to County Kerry is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Cork, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 1m.
Dublin to County Kerry bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Cork Alfred Street 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.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and County Kerry, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Killarney once daily. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aston Quay to Milltown via Cork Alfred Street, Cork Bus Station, and Killarney Bus Station in around 7h 1m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–85
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €25–35
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Station to Killarney Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Abbeyfeale to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Castlemaine
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Abbeyfeale to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Abbeyfeale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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