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There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Killarney by train, bus, car or plane

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Train  •  3h 14m

  1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarney Re / ...

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Bus  •  4h 20m

  1. Take the bus from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay to Killarney, Mission Road 300

3 alternative options

Bus via Cork  •  5h 35m

  1. Take the bus from Temple Bar, Aston Quay to Cork, Lower Glanmire Road 704x
  2. Take the bus from Parnell Place, stop 255021 to Killarney Station, stop 635601 40

Drive  •  3h 14m

  1. Drive from Dublin to Killarney 302.2 km

Fly  •  3h 38m

  1. Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR) DUB - KIR
Dublin → Killarney
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Domestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply

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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 recommended.

Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1850 24 1850.

Last updated: 25 May 2023
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The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Killarney is to bus which costs €18 - €22 and takes 4h 20m.

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The quickest way to get from Dublin to Killarney is to train which costs €24 - €35 and takes 3h 14m.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay and arriving at Killarney, Mission Road. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Killarney. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 14m.

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The distance between Dublin and Killarney is 261 km. The road distance is 302.2 km.

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The best way to get from Dublin to Killarney without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €24 - €35.

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The train from Dublin Heuston to Killarney takes 3h 14m including transfers and departs once daily.

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Dublin to Killarney bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay station.

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Dublin to Killarney train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Dublin Heuston station.

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The best way to get from Dublin to Killarney is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €22 and takes 4h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 3h 38m.

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Killarney.
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  • Distance: 261.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?

Irish Rail operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Killarney once daily. Tickets cost €24 - €35 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay to Killarney, Mission Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18 - €22 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

Airlines
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin to Kerry
Ave. Duration
55 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€18 - €55
Train operators
Bus operators
Dublin Coach
Phone
+353 (0)1 465 9972
Email
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
Aircoach
Phone
+353 1 844 7118
Website
aircoach.ie
Bus from Temple Bar, Aston Quay to Cork, Lower Glanmire Road
Ave. Duration
3h
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€17
Website
Aircoach
Expressway
Phone
0818 836611
Website
expressway.ie
Bus from Parnell Place, stop 255021 to Killarney Station, stop 635601
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
€13 - €18
Website
https://www.expressway.ie/
Schedules at
https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
Book at
https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Standard
€13 - €18

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The quickest flight from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.

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Dublin to Killarney bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Killarney, Mission Road station.

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Dublin to Killarney train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Killarney station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Killarney is 302 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Dublin to Killarney.

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Ryanair offers flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport.

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There are 82+ hotels available in Killarney. Prices start at €87 per night.

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The best way to get from Dublin to Dublin Airport is to bus which takes 13 min and costs €10.

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