There are 5 ways to get from Killarney to Howth by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Killarney to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
4h 7m€28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Bachelors Walkbus 300
5h 36m€31–41Drive 315.9 km
- Drive from Killarney to Howthcar 315.9 km
3h 37m€57–82Fly, train
- Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KIR - DUB
- Take the train from Tara Street to Howthtrain
3h 40m€37–94Bus via Airport Zone 12
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Airport Zone 12bus 722
5h 36m
Killarney to Howth by train, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Killarney to Howth is to train which costs €28 - €45 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Killarney to Howth is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Killarney to Howth. However, there are services departing from Killarney Mission and arriving at Main Street Howth via Abbey St Lower. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Killarney to Howth. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Howth via Heuston and Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Killarney and Howth is 313 km. The road distance is 315.9 km.
The best way to get from Killarney to Howth without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Killarney to Howth, including transfers.
Killarney to Howth bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Killarney Mission station.
Killarney to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Killarney to Howth is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Killarney, Ireland and Howth, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Killarney to Dublin Heuston once daily. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Killarney Mission to Bachelors Walk every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Kerry Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–65
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Killarney to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €25–35
Train from Tara Street to Howth
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €2–4
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Killarney Mission to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €27–40
- Phone
- +353 61 511070
- hello@flightlink.ie
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Killarney Mission to Airport Zone 12
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Flight Link Limited
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Booking & Getting There
Killarney to Howth bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Killarney to Howth train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killarney to Howth is 316 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Killarney to Howth.
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