The distance between Killarney and Westport is around 289km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Killarney to Westport by train, 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 train to Portarlington and then to Westport.
Take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay then Eyre Square Galway Bus Station and then to Mill Street stop 151011.
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There are several options for getting from Killarney to Westport by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).
The distance between Killarney and Westport is around 289km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 194km (120 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Killarney and Westport by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Killarney to Westport is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Killarney and Westport, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Killarney and Westport. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Killarney to Westport. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Portarlington. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
Irish Rail run train services between Killarney and Westport. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Westport. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Killarney to Westport. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay, Henry St and Eyre Square Galway Bus Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
Eurobus, Dublin Coach, Citylink and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Killarney and Westport. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Killarney to Westport. We recommend that you take the train to Portarlington and then to Westport. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Westport is Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Westport. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Donegal Airport (CFN) (CFN) 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 Westport. The distance is around 295km (184 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Killarney to Westport is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 50m | €42($42) | once a week | 426km (265 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 50m | €28($28) | 5 times a day | 289km (180 miles) |
Bus via Limerick, Limerick Arthur's Quay | 5h 55m | €31($31) | 5 times a day | 313km (195 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | €41($41) | on demand | 295km (184 miles) |
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The following major airports near Westport offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.