How to travel from Kinsale to Killarney National Park, Ireland

The distance between Kinsale and Killarney National Park is around 109km (68 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Kinsale to Killarney National Park by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Killarney National ParkKinsale if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Cuh and then to Killarney Station stop 635601.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kent Station stop 212631 then take the train to Killarney.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Killarney National Park.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance109km (68 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kinsale and Killarney National Park

There are several options for getting from Kinsale to Killarney National Park by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 2hrs. 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 €22 ($22).

The distance between Kinsale and Killarney National Park is around 109km (68 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 78km (48 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Kinsale and Killarney National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kinsale to Killarney National Park is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €22 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Kinsale and Killarney National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kinsale and Killarney National Park. We recommend that you drive to Killarney National Park. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kinsale and Killarney National Park. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kinsale to Killarney National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cuh and Killarney Station stop 635601. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Dave Long Coach Travel Limited and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Kinsale and Killarney National Park. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kinsale to Killarney National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Cuh and then to Killarney Station stop 635601. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Killarney National Park is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 75km (47 miles) from Killarney National Park. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) 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 Kinsale and Killarney National Park. The distance is around 109km (68 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 Kinsale to Killarney National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €43 ($43).

How do I get from Kinsale to Killarney National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Kinsale and Killarney National Park

Transport options from Kinsale to Killarney National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2hrs
€43($43)
every 2 hours119km (74 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 20m
€58($58)
every 2 hours141km (88 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€22($22)
on demand109km (68 miles)

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Airports near Killarney National Park

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

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Killarney National Park
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Killarney National Park
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
219km (136 miles) from Killarney National Park