There are 5 ways to get from Killarney to Rathvilly by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Killarney to Kildaretrain Ic
- Take the train from Kildare to Carlowtrain Re / ...
5h 47m€27–41Bus via Hanover Bus Park
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Red Cow Luasbus 300
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
7h 30m€35–50Drive 242.4 km
- Drive from Killarney to Rathvillycar 242.4 km
3h 7m€43–62Fly, bus
- Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KIR - DUB
- Take the bus from Connolly Station to Rathvillybus
5h 36m€51–112Bus
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Terminal 2 Zone 21bus 722
- Take the bus from Connolly Station to Rathvillybus 132
7h 31m
Killarney to Rathvilly by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Killarney to Rathvilly is to train which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Killarney to Rathvilly is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Killarney to Rathvilly. However, there are services departing from Killarney Mission and arriving at Rathvilly via Red Cow Luas and Hanover Bus Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Killarney to Rathvilly. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Carlow via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Killarney and Rathvilly is 311 km. The road distance is 242.4 km.
The best way to get from Killarney to Rathvilly without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €27 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Killarney to Rathvilly, including transfers.
Killarney to Rathvilly bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Killarney Mission station.
Killarney to Rathvilly train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Killarney to Rathvilly is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €27 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus via Hanover Bus Park, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Killarney, Ireland and Rathvilly, Ireland?
You can take a train from Killarney to Rathvilly via Kildare, Carlow, and Carlow in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Killarney Mission to Rathvilly via Red Cow Luas and Hanover Bus Park in around 7h 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 Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €21–30
Train from Kildare to Carlow
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- 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
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Connolly Station to Rathvilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Connolly Station to Rathvilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
- 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 Rathvilly bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Killarney to Rathvilly train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killarney to Rathvilly is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Killarney to Rathvilly.
There are 138+ hotels available in Rathvilly.