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

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Killarney by plane, car, car ferry, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Kerry Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane MAN - KIR
    4h 59m
    €49–203

  2. Fly to Cork Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    2. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    6h 34m
    €45–258

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Killarneycar car
    10h 52m
    €92–444

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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
    11h 51m
    €107–169

  5. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    13h 10m
    €109–172

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration11h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€107Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Manchester to Killarney.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 539.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

Ryanair flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR) once daily.

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