There are 5 ways to get from Maynooth to Killarney by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
5h 5m€31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Missionbus 300
6h 12m€39–56Drive 290.2 km
- Drive from Maynooth to Killarneycar 290.2 km
3h 12m€52–75Train, fly
- Take the train from Maynooth to Drumcondratrain
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane DUB - KIR
4h 22m€45–97Bus via Airport Zone 12
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Killarney Missionbus 722
6h 31m
Maynooth to Killarney by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maynooth to Killarney is to train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Maynooth to Killarney is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Maynooth to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Maynooth University and arriving at Killarney Mission via Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Maynooth to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Maynooth and arriving at Killarney via Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Maynooth and Killarney is 326 km. The road distance is 290.2 km.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Killarney without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Maynooth to Killarney, including transfers.
Maynooth to Killarney bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Burgh Quay station.
Maynooth to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Maynooth to Killarney is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Maynooth, Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?
You can take a train from Maynooth to Killarney via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Mallow in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Mission every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–65
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–28
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Maynooth to Drumcondra
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- 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 Airport Zone 12 to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Flight Link Limited
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Booking & Getting There
Maynooth to Killarney bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Killarney Mission station.
Maynooth to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Mallow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maynooth to Killarney is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Maynooth to Killarney.
There are 455+ hotels available in Killarney.