How to travel from Letterkenny to Tralee, Ireland
The distance between Letterkenny and Tralee is around 430km (267 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Letterkenny to Tralee by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tralee → Letterkenny if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Dublin Airport then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€47($47)
Multiple operators
Bus via Eyre Square Galway
Take the bus to Eyre Square Galway then Colbert Station stop 635031 and then to Casement Station stop 635061.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€22($22)
Multiple bus operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Busáras stop 135001 then take the train to Mallow and then to Tralee.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost€57($57)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Letterkenny and Tralee
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Letterkenny to Tralee by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).
The distance between Letterkenny and Tralee is around 430km (267 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 325km (202 miles)
It takes around 8h 30m to get from Letterkenny and Tralee by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Letterkenny to Tralee is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Letterkenny and Tralee, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Letterkenny and Tralee. We recommend that you take the bus to Dublin Airport then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Letterkenny and Tralee. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Letterkenny to Tralee. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Busáras stop 135001 and Dublin City South Burgh Quay. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.
Bus Eireann, Dublin Coach and Bus Feda Teoranta run regular bus services between Letterkenny and Tralee. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Letterkenny to Tralee. We recommend that you take the bus to Dublin Airport then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR). instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Tralee is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Tralee. Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) 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 Letterkenny and Tralee. The distance is around 430km (267 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Letterkenny to Tralee is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around €43 ($43).
Compare travel optionsbetween Letterkenny and Tralee
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane | 4h 40m | €47($47) | every 20 mins | 507km (315 miles) |
Bus via Eyre Square Galway + 2 similar | 8h 30m | €22($22) | twice daily | 480km (298 miles) |
| Bus | 8h 30m | €43($43) | every 3 hours | 544km (338 miles) |
| Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 555041 | 8h 50m | €39($39) | 5 times a day | 484km (301 miles) |
Bus and Train | 7h 50m | €57($57) | every 3 hours | 577km (358 miles) |
Drive | 4h 60m | €85($85) | on demand | 430km (267 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Letterkenny and Tralee
Bus companies
Bus Eireann
Dublin Coach
Bus Feda Teoranta
Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Train operators
Airlines
Airports near Tralee
The following major airports near Tralee offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.
Shannon Airport (SNN)
- Distance
- 71km (44 miles) from Tralee
Cork Airport (ORK)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Tralee
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
- Distance
- 192km (120 miles) from Tralee