The distance between Carlingford and Killarney National Park is around 405km (252 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Carlingford to Killarney National Park by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Killarney National Park → Carlingford if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Dublin Airport then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR).
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Take the train to Connolly then Mallow and then to Killarney.
Take the bus to Zone 21 stop 111911 then Limerick City Arthur's Quay Park and then to Killarney Mission Road.
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Take the bus to Jurys Hotel stop 123521 then take the train to Mallow and then to Killarney.
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Drive to Killarney National Park.
There are several options for getting from Carlingford to Killarney National Park by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).
The distance between Carlingford and Killarney National Park is around 405km (252 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 320km (199 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Carlingford and Killarney National Park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carlingford to Killarney National Park is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Carlingford and Killarney National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carlingford and Killarney National Park. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carlingford to Killarney National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dundalk, Connolly, Heuston, Mallow and Killarney. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
Irish Rail run train services between Carlingford and Killarney National Park. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carlingford and Killarney National Park. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Carlingford to Killarney National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in The Long Walk stop 105091, George's Quay stop 135141 and Killarney Mission Road. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.
Bus Eireann, Dublin Coach, Eireagle, Citylink and Kenneally's Bus Service run regular bus services between Carlingford and Killarney National Park. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlingford to Killarney National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Dublin Airport then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR). instead which will take 3h 5m.
The closest major airport to Killarney National Park is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 75km (47 miles) from Killarney National Park. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Carlingford and Killarney National Park. The distance is around 422km (262 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlingford to Killarney National Park is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 5m | €105($105) | every 20 mins | 405km (252 miles) |
Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, Fly | 5h 10m | €195($195) | every 20 mins | 944km (586 miles) |
Train | 4h 45m | €120($120) | every 2 hours | 422km (262 miles) |
Bus via Zone 21, stop 111911 + 1 similar | 6h 20m | €79($79) | once a week | 432km (268 miles) |
Bus | 6h 35m | €65($65) | every 4 hours | 444km (276 miles) |
Bus to Jurys Hotel, stop 123521, train + 1 similar | 5h 30m | €78($78) | every 4 hours | 434km (270 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 45m | €73($73) | once daily | 434km (270 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | €83($83) | on demand | 422km (262 miles) |
Dublin Coach
Eireagle
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Kenneally's Bus Service
Translink UK
The following major airports near Killarney National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.