There are 5 ways to get from Knock to Killarney by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Galway
best- Take the bus from Knock to ATU Galwaybus 64
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus 300
6h 15m€38–54Train
- Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain Ic
6h 52m€43–62Drive 256 km
- Drive from Knock to Killarneycar 256 km
2h 59m€44–63Bus
- Take the bus from Claremorris to UL East Gatebus Ul05
- Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Killarney Missionbus 300
6h 24mBus, train
- Take the bus from Knock to Galway Ceanntbus 64
- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Killarney Bus Stnbus 14
7h 22m€43–60
Knock to Killarney by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Knock to Killarney is to bus via Galway which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Knock to Killarney is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Knock to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Knock and arriving at Killarney Mission via ATU Galway and Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Knock to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Killarney via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Knock and Killarney is 278 km. The road distance is 256 km.
The best way to get from Knock to Killarney without a car is to bus via Galway which takes 6h 15m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Knock to Killarney, including transfers.
Knock to Killarney bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Knock station.
Knock to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Claremorris station.
The best way to get from Knock to Killarney is to bus via Galway which takes 6h 15m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 52m.
What companies run services between Knock, IE-MO, Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Knock to Killarney Mission via ATU Galway, Henry Street, and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Knock to Killarney via Claremorris, Claremorris, and Portarlington in around 6h 52m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Claremorris to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–20
Train from Portarlington to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–28
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Knock to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Knock to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
Bus from UL Student Ctr to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Claremorris to UL East Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Michael Moran
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Booking & Getting There
Knock to Killarney bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Knock to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Knock to Killarney is 256 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Knock to Killarney.
There are 518+ hotels available in Killarney.







