How to travel from Gweedore to Killarney, Ireland

The distance between Gweedore and Killarney is around 465km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Gweedore to Killarney 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 KillarneyGweedore if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Donegal (CFN) to Kerry (KIR).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

Aer Lingus

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Bus via Eyre Square Galway

Take the bus to Eyre Square Galway then Henry St and then to Killarney Mission Road.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Tourist Information O'Connell Street then take the train to Mallow and then to Killarney.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Killarney.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance465km (289 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gweedore and Killarney

There are several options for getting from Gweedore to Killarney by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €57 ($57).

The distance between Gweedore and Killarney is around 465km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)

It takes around 8h 30m to get from Gweedore and Killarney by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gweedore to Killarney is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €57 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Gweedore and Killarney, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gweedore and Killarney. We recommend that you fly from Donegal (CFN) to Kerry (KIR). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gweedore and Killarney. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gweedore to Killarney. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Crolly, Tourist Information O'Connell Street and Dublin City South Burgh Quay. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

Mc Ginley Coach Travel, Dublin Coach, Bus Feda Teoranta and Citylink run regular bus services between Gweedore and Killarney. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Gweedore and Killarney. Flights depart from Donegal (CFN) and arrive at Kerry (KIR) - via Dublin (DUB). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Gweedore to Killarney. There is however a flight that goes via Dublin (DUB). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Gweedore to Killarney typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Donegal (CFN) and and arrive into Kerry (KIR).

The closest major airport to Killarney is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 73km (46 miles) from Killarney. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Gweedore and Killarney. The distance is around 465km (289 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gweedore to Killarney is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gweedore and Killarney

Transport options from Gweedore to Killarney
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 40m
€57($57)
every 4 hours516km (320 miles)
Plane and Train4h 40m
€130($130)
every 2 hours549km (341 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 20m
€62($62)
every 20 mins579km (360 miles)
Bus via Eyre Square Galway + 1 similar
8h 55m
€37($37)
twice daily540km (335 miles)
Bus9h 50m
€52($52)
every 20 mins626km (389 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
8h 30m
€66($66)
every 20 mins611km (380 miles)
Bus to Eyre Square Galway, train10h 35m
€42($42)
twice daily584km (363 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€90($90)
on demand465km (289 miles)

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Airports near Killarney

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

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
73km (46 miles) from Killarney
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Killarney
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
211km (131 miles) from Killarney