How to travel from Enniskerry to Tralee, Ireland

The distance between Enniskerry and Tralee is around 312km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Enniskerry to Tralee by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TraleeEnniskerry if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Dwyer Park stop 4131 then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Mallow and then to Tralee.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Bus

Take the bus to Westmoreland Street stop 319 and then to Prince's Street.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Tralee.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance312km (194 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Enniskerry and Tralee

There are several options for getting from Enniskerry to Tralee by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Enniskerry and Tralee is around 312km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Enniskerry and Tralee by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Enniskerry to Tralee is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Enniskerry and Tralee, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Enniskerry and Tralee. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Enniskerry to Tralee. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bray Station stop 4167, Tara St, Heuston and Mallow. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Irish Rail run train services between Enniskerry and Tralee. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Enniskerry and Tralee. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Enniskerry to Tralee. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Westmoreland Street stop 319. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Dublin Bus, Dublin Coach, Aircoach and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Enniskerry and Tralee. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Enniskerry to Tralee. We recommend that you take the bus to Dwyer Park stop 4131 then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR). instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Tralee is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Tralee. Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Enniskerry and Tralee. The distance is around 312km (194 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Enniskerry to Tralee is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Enniskerry and Tralee

Transport options from Enniskerry to Tralee
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
2h 45m
€40($40)
4 times a day322km (200 miles)
Train
4h 50m
€44($44)
every 3 hours364km (226 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 35m
€23($23)
every 3 hours324km (202 miles)
Bus via Cork, Lower Glanmire Road6h 25m
€35($35)
every 2 hours395km (246 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€62($62)
on demand312km (194 miles)

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Airports near Tralee

The following major airports near Tralee offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Tralee
ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Tralee
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
192km (120 miles) from Tralee