There are 4 ways to get from Killarney to Kilkea by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Killarney to Kildaretrain Ic
4h 54m€24–35Bus, train
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus 600
- Take the train from Kilkenny to Athytrain Re / ...
7h 59m€38–53Drive 234 km
- Drive from Killarney to Kilkeacar 234 km
2h 57m€40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Red Cow Luasbus 300
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildarebus 726
8h 32m€37–52
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Killarney to Kilkea is to train which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Killarney to Kilkea is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Killarney to Kilkea. However, there are services departing from Killarney Mission and arriving at Kilkea via Red Cow Luas, Kildare Square and The Castle Inn, Leinster Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Killarney to Kilkea. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Athy via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Killarney and Kilkea is 283 km. The road distance is 234 km.
The best way to get from Killarney to Kilkea without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Killarney to Kilkea, including transfers.
Killarney to Kilkea bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Killarney Mission station.
Killarney to Kilkea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Killarney to Kilkea is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 32m.
What companies run services between Killarney, Ireland and Kilkea, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Killarney to Kildare twice a week. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Killarney Mission to Kilkea via Red Cow Luas, Kildare Square, and The Castle Inn, Leinster Street in around 8h 32m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Killarney to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €21–30
Train from Kilkenny to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Kilkenny Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €16–23
Bus from Killarney Mission to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €27–40
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €5–8
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More Questions & Answers
Killarney to Kilkea bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Killarney to Kilkea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killarney to Kilkea is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Killarney to Kilkea.
There are 109+ hotels available in Kilkea.







