Rome2Rio

How to get fromChester to Killarneyby train, plane, car ferry, car, ferry, or bus

Find Transport to Killarney

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Killarney by train, plane, car ferry, car, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane MAN - KIR
    5h 58m
    €65–228

  2. Train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    3. Take the train from Cork to Mallowtrain train
    4. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    7h 2m
    €58–198

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Killarneycar car
    10h 41m
    €87–437

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    10h 42m
    €91–144

  5. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    12h 24m
    €138–317

  6. Fly Liverpool to Kerry Airport

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane LPL - KIR
    6h 56m
    €121–233

  7. Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain train
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    7h 36m
    €64–207

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    7h 33m
    €61–283

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain train
    4. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    9h 9m
    €71–212

Chester to Killarney by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration10h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€91Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Chester to Killarney.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 603.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Killarney, Ireland?

Ryanair flies from Liverpool (LPL) to Kerry Airport (KIR) once a week.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Ireland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides