There are 6 ways to get from Portrush to Killarney by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central0
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to KillarneyIc / ...
9h 31m€60–84Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Street218
- Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Mission Road300
11h 47mDrive 466.5 km
- Drive from Portrush to Killarney466.5 km
6h 8m€81–117Train, bus, fly
- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central
- Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)DUB - KIR
8h 14mTrain via Portarlington
- Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central0
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollyIc / ...
- Take the train from Adamstown to PortarlingtonIc / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to KillarneyIc
11h 4m€66–98Bus
- Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Station234
- Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to ATU Galway64
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbert Station51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Killarney Bus Station14
14h 52m
Portrush to Killarney by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Killarney is to train which costs €55 - €85 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Portrush to Killarney is to drive which takes 6h 8m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Killarney Mission Road via Coleraine Buscentre, Europa Bus Centre and Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Portrush to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Portrush and arriving at Killarney via Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Adamstown and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
The distance between Portrush and Killarney is 593 km. The road distance is 466.5 km.
The best way to get from Portrush to Killarney without a car is to train which takes 9h 31m and costs €55 - €85.
It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Portrush to Killarney, including transfers.
Portrush to Killarney bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.
Portrush to Killarney train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
The best way to get from Portrush to Killarney is to train which takes 9h 31m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs and takes 11h 47m.
What companies run services between Portrush, Northern Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Killarney via Coleraine Buscentre, Coleraine, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Killarney Mission Road via Coleraine Buscentre, High Street, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Burgh Quay in around 11h 47m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €23–80
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €25–35
Train from Adamstown to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–9
Train from Portarlington to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €20–28
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Mission Road
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Ulsterbus Depot to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbert Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Killarney Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Portrush to Killarney bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street station.
Portrush to Killarney train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portrush to Killarney is 467 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Portrush to Killarney.
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