There are 5 ways to get from Kildare to County Kerry by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kildare Village to Killarney Missionbus 300
4h 59m€25–49Train via Mallow
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic / ...
5h 33m€25–52Drive 249.8 km
- Drive from Kildare to County Kerrycar 249.8 km
2h 49m€43–62Train
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Traleetrain Ic
5h 55m€36–51Bus via Adare
- Take the bus from Kildare Village to Adarebus 300
- Take the bus from Adare to Tralee Bus Stationbus 13
6h 18m€42–58
Kildare to County Kerry by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kildare to County Kerry is to bus which costs €25 - €50 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Kildare to County Kerry is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to County Kerry. However, there are services departing from Kildare Village and arriving at Milltown via Killarney Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Kildare to County Kerry. However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Killarney via Portlaoise and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Kildare and County Kerry is 282 km. The road distance is 249.8 km.
The best way to get from Kildare to County Kerry without a car is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs €25 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Kildare to County Kerry, including transfers.
Kildare to County Kerry bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare Village station.
Kildare to County Kerry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Kildare to County Kerry is to bus which takes 4h 59m and costs €25 - €50. Alternatively, you can train via Mallow, which costs €25 - €55 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and County Kerry, Ireland?
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Kildare Village to Killarney Mission every 4 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kildare to Milltown via Portlaoise, Mallow, Killarney, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 5h 33m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portlaoise to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Portlaoise to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €21–30
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Kildare Village to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €23–35
Bus from Kildare Village to Adare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €15–22
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Adare to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to travel India's Golden Triangle, Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass, and How to get from Stansted Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Kildare to County Kerry bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Killarney Mission station.
Kildare to County Kerry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Mallow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to County Kerry is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Kildare to County Kerry.
There are 213+ hotels available in County Kerry.







