How to travel from Killarney to Gweedore, Ireland
The distance between Killarney and Gweedore is around 464km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Killarney 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 Gweedore → Killarney if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Kerry (KIR) to Donegal (CFN).
- Duration2h 15m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost€90($90)
+ 1 others2 similiar routes
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Bus via Limerick, Limerick Arthur's Quay
Take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay then Eyre Square Galway Bus Station and then to Paddy Og's Pub Crolly.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€37($37)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Heuston then take the bus to Bunbeg Cross Roads.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€60($60)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Killarney and Gweedore
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Killarney to Gweedore by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).
The distance between Killarney and Gweedore is around 464km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)
It takes around 8h 15m to get from Killarney and Gweedore by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Killarney to Gweedore is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Killarney and Gweedore, 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 Killarney and Gweedore. We recommend that you fly from Kerry (KIR) to Donegal (CFN). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Killarney and Gweedore. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Killarney to Gweedore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tallaght Luas Red Cow Park and Ride, Dublin Airport and Crolly. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.
Dublin Coach, Mc Ginley Coach Travel, Citylink and Bus Feda Teoranta run regular bus services between Killarney and Gweedore. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Killarney 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 to Gweedore. There is however a flight that goes via Dublin (DUB). This services will take at least 2h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Killarney 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 and Gweedore. The distance is around 464km (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 Killarney to Gweedore is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).
Compare travel optionsbetween Killarney and Gweedore
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 2h 15m | €90($90) | every 4 hours | 516km (320 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 40m | €130($130) | twice daily | 551km (343 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 55m | €62($62) | every 20 mins | 578km (359 miles) |
Bus via Limerick, Limerick Arthur's Quay + 1 similar | 8h 30m | €37($37) | once a week | 541km (336 miles) |
| Bus | 9h 10m | €60($60) | every 20 mins | 631km (392 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 15m | €60($60) | twice daily | 609km (379 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 9h 20m | €40($40) | once a week | 562km (349 miles) |
Drive | 5h 35m | €90($90) | on demand | 464km (289 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Killarney and Gweedore
Bus companies
Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Dublin Coach
Citylink
Bus Feda Teoranta
Bus Eireann
Train operators
Translink UK
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Airports near Gweedore
The following major airports near Gweedore offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.
Donegal Airport (CFN)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Gweedore
Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Distance
- 222km (138 miles) from Gweedore
Shannon Airport (SNN)
- Distance
- 266km (165 miles) from Gweedore