There are 6 ways to get from Killarney to Rathmore 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- Take the train from Killarney to Kildaretrain Ic
4h 43m€26–39Bus
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Red Cow Luasbus 300
6h 36m€32–47Drive 277.3 km
- Drive from Killarney to Rathmorecar 277.3 km
3h 2m€50–72Fly, bus
- Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KIR - DUB
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Maudlingsbus
5h 5m€42–93Train via Portlaoise
- Take the train from Killarney to Portlaoisetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Sallinstrain Ic / ...
4h 46m€26–38Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Terminal 2 Zone 21bus 722
6h 59m
Killarney to Rathmore by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Killarney to Rathmore is to train via Portlaoise which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Killarney to Rathmore is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Killarney to Rathmore. However, there are services departing from Killarney Mission and arriving at Eadestown via Red Cow Luas, Maudlings and Naas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Killarney to Rathmore. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Sallins via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Killarney and Rathmore is 279 km. The road distance is 277.3 km.
The best way to get from Killarney to Rathmore without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Killarney to Rathmore, including transfers.
Killarney to Rathmore bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Killarney Mission station.
Killarney to Rathmore train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Killarney to Rathmore is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 36m.
What companies run services between Killarney, Ireland and Rathmore, IE-KE, 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 to Red Cow Luas every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- 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 Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €21–30
Train from Killarney to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–26
Train from Portlaoise to Sallins
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Killarney Mission to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €27–40
Bus from Airport Zone 16 to Maudlings
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €5–8
- Phone
- +353 61 511070
- hello@flightlink.ie
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Killarney Mission to Terminal 2 Zone 21
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Flight Link Limited
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Booking & Getting There
Killarney to Rathmore bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Killarney to Rathmore train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killarney to Rathmore is 277 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Killarney to Rathmore.
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