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

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Train

  1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallow
  2. Take the train from Mallow to Tralee

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Bus

  1. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Tralee

Bus via Nenagh

  1. Take the bus from George's Quay to Kickham Street
  2. Take the bus from Kickham Street to Colbert Station
  3. Take the bus from Colbert Station to Casement Station

Drive

  1. Drive from Dublin to Tralee

Fly, train

  1. Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR)
  2. Take the train from Farranfore to Tralee

Dublin to Tralee by train

The train journey time between Dublin and Tralee is around 4h 15m and covers a distance of around 332 km. This includes an average layover time of around 34 min. Operated by Irish Rail, the Dublin to Tralee train service departs from Dublin Heuston and arrives in Tralee. Typically 146 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

146 Weekly Trains
4h 15m Average Duration
€30 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Tralee is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 25m.

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The quickest way to get from Dublin to Tralee is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 7m.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Burgh Quay and arriving at Tralee. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.

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No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Tralee. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Tralee via Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

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The distance between Dublin and Tralee is 260 km. The road distance is 292.8 km.

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The best way to get from Dublin to Tralee without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €29 - €45.

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It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Dublin to Tralee, including transfers.

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Dublin to Tralee bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Burgh Quay station.

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

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The best way to get from Dublin to Tralee is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 25m.

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Tralee.
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  • Distance: 260.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Dublin to Tralee via Mallow in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Burgh Quay to Tralee hourly. Tickets cost €22 - €35 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

Airlines
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin to Kerry
Ave. Duration
55 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
€18 - €75
Train operators
Irish Rail
Phone
+353 1 836 6222
Website
irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Mallow
Ave. Duration
2h 8m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€19 - €28
Website
http://www.irishrail.ie/
Schedules at
https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/train-timetables
Book at
https://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/webapp/#!P|TP!histId|0!histKey|H111568
Semi Flexible
€19 - €27
Flexible
€20 - €28
Train from Mallow to Tralee
Ave. Duration
1h 33m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€10 - €15
Website
http://www.irishrail.ie/
Schedules at
https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/train-timetables
Book at
https://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/webapp/#!P|TP!histId|0!histKey|H111568
Semi Flexible
€10 - €14
Flexible
€10 - €15
Train from Farranfore to Tralee
Ave. Duration
17 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€4 - €6
Website
http://www.irishrail.ie/
Schedules at
https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/train-timetables
Book at
https://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/webapp/#!P|TP!histId|0!histKey|H111568
Semi Flexible
€4 - €6
Flexible
€4 - €6
Bus operators
Dublin Coach
Phone
+353 (0)1 465 9972
Email
info@dublincoach.ie
Website
dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Tralee
Ave. Duration
4h 25m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€22 - €35
Website
https://www.dublincoach.ie/
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Phone
+353 818 333 222
Email
info@jjkavanagh.ie
Website
jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from George's Quay to Kickham Street
Ave. Duration
2h 35m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€14 - €21
Website
https://jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus Éireann
Phone
+353 1 836 6111
Website
buseireann.ie
Bus from Kickham Street to Colbert Station
Ave. Duration
1h 26m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€8 - €13
Website
https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Colbert Station to Casement Station
Ave. Duration
2h 5m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€11 - €17
Website
https://www.buseireann.ie/
Expressway
Phone
0818 836611
Website
expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Bus Station to Tralee Bus Station
Ave. Duration
2h 5m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€14 - €20
Website
https://www.expressway.ie/
Schedules at
https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
Book at
https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Standard
€14 - €20

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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 Tralee bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Tralee station.

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

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Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Tralee is 293 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Dublin to Tralee.

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Ryanair offers flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport.

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There are 130+ hotels available in Tralee. Prices start at €45 per night.

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The best way to get from Dublin to Dublin Airport is to bus which takes 17 min and costs €5 - €8.

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