The distance between Killarney and Lismore is around 120km (75 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Killarney to Lismore by train, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Parnell Place stop 255021 then Fermoy stop 155371 and then to Lismore.
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Take the train to Mallow then take a taxi to Lismore.
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There are several options for getting from Killarney to Lismore by train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €24 ($24).
The distance between Killarney and Lismore is around 120km (75 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 108km (67 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Killarney and Lismore by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Killarney to Lismore is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €24 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Killarney and Lismore, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Killarney and Lismore. We recommend that you drive to Lismore. instead which will take 1h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Killarney and Lismore. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Killarney to Lismore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Parnell Place stop 255021 and Fermoy stop 155371. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
Bus Eireann, Local Link Waterford and Dublin Coach run regular bus services between Killarney and Lismore. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Killarney to Lismore. We recommend that you take the train to Mallow then take a taxi to Lismore. instead which will take 2h 20m.
The closest major airport to Lismore is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Lismore. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) 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 Lismore. The distance is around 120km (75 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Killarney to Lismore is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 3h 10m | €15($15) | 6 times a week | 156km (97 miles) |
Bus via Parnell Place, stop 255021 | 3h 30m | €18($18) | every 3 hours | 190km (118 miles) |
Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 2h 20m | €85($85) | every 3 hours | 152km (95 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2h 50m | €27($27) | 6 times a week | 166km (103 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | €24($24) | on demand | 120km (75 miles) |
Bus Eireann
Local Link Waterford
Dublin Coach
The following major airports near Lismore offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.