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There are 8 ways to get from Killarney to Bournemouth by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Kerry Airport to Luton Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane KIR - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
    6h 56m
    £90–304

  2. Train to Cork Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain train
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane ORK - LGW
    3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain train
    9h 4m
    £89–333

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Red Cow Luasbus bus 300
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wolverhamptontrain train
    5. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain train
    18h 50m
    £179–286

  4. Train to Cork Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain train
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane ORK - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
    8h 48m
    £133–435

  5. Train to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain train
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train
    9h 25m
    £109–260

  6. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane SNN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    4. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain train
    9h 16m
    £119–364

  7. Train to Cork Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain train
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane ORK - STN
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
    9h 22m
    £90–299

  8. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane SNN - LGW
    3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouthtrain train
    9h 32m
    £98–272

Killarney to Bournemouth by bus, tram, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration18h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 540.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Killarney to Bournemouth. However, you can take the bus to Kerry Airport, walk to Kerry Airport (KIR) airport, fly to Luton Airport (LTN), walk to London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay, take the train to Luton Airport Parkway Station, walk to Luton Airport Parkway, take the train to West Hampstead Thameslink, walk to West Hampstead station, take the subway to Waterloo station, walk to London Waterloo Station, then take the train to Bournemouth. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Killarney Mission to Bournemouth via Red Cow Luas, Red Cow, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Shrewsbury, and Wolverhampton in around 18h 50m.

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