How to travel from Killarney National Park to Gweedore, Ireland

The distance between Killarney National Park and Gweedore is around 475km (295 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

8 routes found

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

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Fly

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

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated byRyanair+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Tallaght Luas Red Cow Park and Ride and then to Crolly.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Heuston then take the bus to Bunbeg Cross Roads.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Gweedore.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance475km (295 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Killarney National Park and Gweedore

There are several options for getting from Killarney National Park to Gweedore by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Killarney National Park and Gweedore is around 475km (295 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 351km (218 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Killarney National Park and Gweedore by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Killarney National Park to Gweedore is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Killarney National Park and Gweedore, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Killarney National Park and Gweedore. We recommend that you fly from Kerry (KIR) to Donegal (CFN). instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Killarney National Park to Gweedore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Killarney Mission Road, Tallaght Luas Red Cow Park and Ride, Dublin Airport and Crolly. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

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

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Killarney National Park and Gweedore. Flights depart from Kerry (KIR) and arrive at Donegal (CFN) - via Dublin (DUB). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Killarney National Park to Gweedore. There is however a flight that goes via Dublin (DUB). This services will take at least 2h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Killarney National Park to Gweedore typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Kerry (KIR) and and arrive into Donegal (CFN).

The closest major airport to Gweedore is Donegal Airport (CFN) (CFN) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Gweedore. Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) and Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) 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 Killarney National Park and Gweedore. The distance is around 475km (295 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Killarney National Park to Gweedore is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Killarney National Park and Gweedore

Transport options from Killarney National Park to Gweedore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 20m
€125($125)
every 4 hours526km (327 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
€160($160)
twice daily563km (350 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 60m
€95($95)
every 20 mins588km (366 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 20m
€90($90)
every 20 mins642km (399 miles)
Bus via Colbert Station, stop 6350319h 50m
€66($66)
once a week576km (358 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
8h 25m
€90($90)
twice daily621km (386 miles)
Bus and Train9h 20m
€75($75)
once a week573km (356 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€95($95)
on demand475km (295 miles)

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Airports near Gweedore

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

CFN
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Gweedore
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Gweedore
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
266km (165 miles) from Gweedore