There are 6 ways to get from Howth to Killarney by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to KillarneyIc / ...
5h 16m€29–40Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Mission Road300
6h 9m€25–38Drive 316.9 km
- Drive from Howth to Killarney316.9 km
3h 37m€54–78Train, fly
- Take the train from Howth to Tara Street
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)DUB - KIR
4h 11m€41–115Train via Mallow
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to MallowIc / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to KillarneyIc / ...
5h 33m€30–44Bus via Cork
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street704x
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Killarney40
6h 45m€32–51
Howth to Killarney by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howth to Killarney is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Howth to Killarney is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Howth to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Main Street Howth and arriving at Killarney Mission Road via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Howth to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Howth and arriving at Killarney via Abbey Street, Dublin Heuston and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Howth and Killarney is 314 km. The road distance is 316.9 km.
The best way to get from Howth to Killarney without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €28 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Howth to Killarney, including transfers.
Howth to Killarney bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Burgh Quay station.
Howth to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Howth to Killarney is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €28 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Howth, Ireland and Killarney, 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, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Mission Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
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- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–75
- 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
Train from Howth to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €2–4
Train from Dublin Heuston to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €20–28
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Mission Road
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- 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
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Howth to Killarney bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Killarney Mission Road station.
Howth to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Mallow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howth to Killarney is 317 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Howth to Killarney.
There are 435+ hotels available in Killarney.