There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Killarney by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 3h 7m
22€ - 35€
Cheapest option
Bus • 4h 20m
17€ - 24€
3 alternative options
Bus via Cork • 5h 35m
27€ - 32€
Drive • 3h 14m
30€ - 50€
Fly • 3h 46m
54€ - 79€
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Killarney is 1850 24 1850.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Killarney is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Killarney is 2 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Killarney is to bus which costs 17€ - 24€ and takes 4h 20m.
The quickest way to get from Dublin to Killarney is to train which costs 22€ - 35€ and takes 3h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay and arriving at East Avenue Road Killarney. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Heuston and arriving at Killarney. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Dublin and Killarney is 261 km. The road distance is 302.2 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Killarney without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs 22€ - 35€.
The train from Heuston to Killarney takes 3h 7m including transfers and departs once daily.
Dublin to Killarney bus services, operated by Transport for Ireland, depart from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay station.
Dublin to Killarney train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Killarney is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs 22€ - 35€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 17€ - 24€ and takes 4h 20m, you could also fly, which costs 50€ - 80€ and takes 3h 46m.
- Distance: 261.1 km
- Duration: 3h 7m
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?
Irish Rail operates a train from Heuston to Killarney once daily. Tickets cost 22€ - 35€ and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, Transport for Ireland operates a bus from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay to East Avenue Road Killarney every 4 hours. Tickets cost 17€ - 24€ and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Dublin to Kerry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 100€
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- digital@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Heuston to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 22€ - 35€
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- 22€ - 26€
- Flexible
- 28€ - 32€
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- info@nationaltransport.ie
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay to East Avenue Road Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 24€
- Website
- Transport for Ireland
- Phone
- +353 1 844 7118
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Dublin to St. Patricks Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 17€
- Website
- Aircoach
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.
Dublin to Killarney bus services, operated by Transport for Ireland, arrive at East Avenue Road Killarney station.
Dublin to Killarney train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Killarney station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Killarney is 302 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Dublin to Killarney.
Aer Lingus offers flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport.
There are 110+ hotels available in Killarney. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Dublin to Dublin Airport is to bus which takes 11 min and costs 6€ - 10€.