There are 6 ways to get from Athy to Killarney by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Killarneytrain Ic
4h 26m€25–37Bus
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Killarney Missionbus 300
6h 37m€32–50Drive 230.7 km
- Drive from Athy to Killarneycar 230.7 km
2h 49m€41–59Train, fly
- Take the train from Athy to Dublin Heustontrain
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane DUB - KIR
5h€42–102Train via Mallow
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
4h 45m€26–40Train, bus
- Take the train from Athy to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus 40
7h 6m€37–53
Athy to Killarney by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Killarney is to train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Killarney is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Killarney Mission via Naas and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Killarney via Kildare and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Athy and Killarney is 273 km. The road distance is 230.7 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Killarney without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Athy to Killarney, including transfers.
Athy to Killarney bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Red Cow Luas station.
Athy to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Athy to Killarney is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €25 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Killarney twice a week. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Red Cow Luas to Killarney Mission every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- 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 Portlaoise to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–26
Train from Athy to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €7–10
Train from Portlaoise to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
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 Athy to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €27–40
Bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €16–23
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Athy to Killarney bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Killarney Mission station.
Athy to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Killarney station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Killarney is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Athy to Killarney.
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