There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Killarney by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 3h 14m
22€ - 35€
Cheapest option
Bus • 4h 20m
18€ - 30€
3 alternative options
Bus via Cork • 5h 35m
27€ - 38€
Drive • 3h 14m
35€ - 55€
Fly • 3h 46m
54€ - 106€
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The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Killarney is to bus which costs 18€ - 30€ and takes 4h 20m.
The quickest way to get from Dublin to Killarney is to train which costs 22€ - 35€ and takes 3h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay and arriving at East Avenue Road Killarney. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Heuston 1 and arriving at Killarney 2. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Dublin and Killarney is 261 km. The road distance is 302.4 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Killarney without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs 22€ - 35€.
The train from Heuston 1 to Killarney 2 takes 3h 14m including transfers and departs once daily.
Dublin to Killarney bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay station.
Dublin to Killarney train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Heuston 1 station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Killarney is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs 22€ - 35€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 18€ - 30€ and takes 4h 20m, you could also fly, which costs 50€ - 110€ and takes 3h 46m.
- Distance: 261.1 km
- Duration: 3h 14m
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?
Irish Rail operates a train from Heuston 1 to Killarney 2 once daily. Tickets cost 22€ - 35€ and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay to East Avenue Road Killarney every 4 hours. Tickets cost 18€ - 22€ and the journey takes 4h 20m. Transport for Ireland also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Dublin to Kerry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 120€
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- digital@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Heuston 1 to Killarney 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 22€ - 35€
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- 22€ - 26€
- Flexible
- 27€ - 31€
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay to East Avenue Road Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 22€
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- 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
- 25€ - 30€
- Website
- Transport for Ireland
- Phone
- +353 1 844 7118
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Dublin to St. Patricks Quay 4
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 23€
- 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 Cork Bus Station, Cork Parnell Place Bus Station ->N2 to Killarney, Killarney Bus Station ->W1
- 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 Dublin Coach, arrive at East Avenue Road Killarney station.
Dublin to Killarney train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Killarney 2 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 434+ hotels available in Killarney. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Dublin to Dublin Airport is to bus which takes 11 min and costs 6€ - 11€.