What is the cheapest way to get from Killarney to Blessington?

The cheapest way to get from Killarney to Blessington is to train via Portlaoise which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Killarney to Blessington?

The fastest way to get from Killarney to Blessington is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Killarney and Blessington?

No, there is no direct bus from Killarney station to Blessington. However, there are services departing from Killarney Bus Station and arriving at Blessington via Cork Alfred Street and Poolbeg Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Killarney to Blessington?

The distance between Killarney and Blessington is 286 km. The road distance is 281.2 km.

How do I travel from Killarney to Blessington without a car?

The best way to get from Killarney to Blessington without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €24 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Killarney to Blessington?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Killarney to Blessington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Killarney to Blessington bus from?

Killarney to Blessington bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Killarney Bus Station.

Train or bus from Killarney to Blessington?

The best way to get from Killarney to Blessington is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €35 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Killarney to Blessington bus arrive?

Killarney to Blessington bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cork Bus Station.

Can I drive from Killarney to Blessington?

Yes, the driving distance between Killarney to Blessington is 281 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Killarney to Blessington.

Where can I stay near Blessington?

There are 186+ hotels available in Blessington.

Killarney to Blessington - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Killarney to Blessington by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Killarney to Kildaretrain Ic
4h 55m
€24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Killarney Mission Road to Red Cow Luasbus 300
5h 38m
€26–35
Drive 281.2 km
1. Drive from Killarney to Blessingtoncar 281.2 km
3h 5m
€48–69
Fly, line 65 bus
1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KIR - DUB
2. Take the bus from Tallaght Luas to Blessingtonbus
4h 20m
€40–115
Train via Portlaoise
1. Take the train from Killarney to Portlaoisetrain Re
2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Sallinstrain 200 / ...
4h 56m
€24–34
Bus, line 65 bus
1. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cork Bus Stationbus 40
2. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Bachelors Walkbus
3. Take the bus from Poolbeg Street to Blessingtonbus 65
7h 21m
€38–54

Killarney to Blessington by train and bus

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4h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 286.3 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Killarney to Kildare once a week. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Killarney Mission Road to Red Cow Luas every 4 hours. Tickets cost €22–30 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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