The distance between Killarney and Carrick on Shannon is around 306km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Killarney to Carrick on Shannon 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 Carrick on Shannon → Killarney if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kerry (KIR) to Dublin (DUB) then take the train to Carrick on Shannon.
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Take the train to Heuston and then to Carrick on Shannon.
Take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay, Eyre Square Galway Bus Station then Sligo ATU Sligo and then to Gallow'S Hill Park Lane Library.
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Drive to Carrick-on-Shannon.
There are several options for getting from Killarney to Carrick on Shannon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €61 ($61).
The distance between Killarney and Carrick on Shannon is around 306km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Killarney and Carrick on Shannon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Killarney to Carrick on Shannon is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €61 ($61).
The cheapest way to travel between Killarney and Carrick on Shannon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Killarney and Carrick on Shannon. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Killarney to Carrick on Shannon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Heuston and Busáras. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
Irish Rail run train services between Killarney and Carrick on Shannon. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Killarney and Carrick on Shannon. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Killarney to Carrick on Shannon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dublin Arlington Hotel and Busáras stop 135001. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
Dublin Coach, Bus Eireann, Citylink, Bus Feda Teoranta and Westlink Coaches run regular bus services between Killarney and Carrick on Shannon. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Killarney to Carrick on Shannon. We recommend that you fly from Kerry (KIR) to Dublin (DUB) then take the train to Carrick on Shannon. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Carrick on Shannon is Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) which is approximately 46km (29 miles) from Carrick on Shannon. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Killarney and Carrick on Shannon. The distance is around 306km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Killarney to Carrick on Shannon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €41 ($41).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 3h 45m | €50($50) | every 4 hours | 445km (277 miles) |
Train | 5h 25m | €41($41) | twice daily | 458km (285 miles) |
Bus via Limerick, Limerick Arthur's Quay + 1 similar | 6h 40m | €34($34) | once a week | 409km (254 miles) |
Bus | 7h 30m | €37($37) | 5 times a day | 466km (290 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | €61($61) | on demand | 306km (190 miles) |
Dublin Coach
Bus Eireann
Citylink
Bus Feda Teoranta
Westlink Coaches
The following major airports near Carrick on Shannon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.