How to travel from Skerries to Killarney, Ireland

The distance between Skerries and Killarney is around 328km (204 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Skerries to Killarney by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KillarneySkerries if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Mallow and then to Killarney.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Abbey St Lower stop 292 and then to Killarney Mission Road.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Abbey St Lower stop 292 then take the train to Killarney.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Killarney.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance334km (208 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skerries and Killarney

There are several options for getting from Skerries to Killarney by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €66 ($66).

The distance between Skerries and Killarney is around 328km (204 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 284km (177 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Skerries and Killarney by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Skerries to Killarney is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €66 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Skerries and Killarney, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Skerries and Killarney. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Skerries to Killarney. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Connolly, Heuston and Mallow. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Irish Rail run train services between Skerries and Killarney. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Skerries and Killarney. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Skerries to Killarney. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Abbey St Lower stop 292. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Dublin Bus, Dublin Coach, Aircoach, GoBus.ie and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Skerries and Killarney. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skerries to Killarney. We recommend that you take the train to Mallow and then to Killarney. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Killarney is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 73km (46 miles) from Killarney. 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 Skerries and Killarney. The distance is around 334km (208 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skerries to Killarney is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from Skerries to Killarney

Compare travel optionsbetween Skerries and Killarney

Transport options from Skerries to Killarney
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
€40($40)
every 2 hours328km (204 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 40m
€24($24)
every 4 hours359km (223 miles)
Bus via Cork, Lower Glanmire Road5h 55m
€37($37)
every 2 hours378km (235 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 45m
€30($30)
once daily349km (217 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€66($66)
on demand334km (208 miles)

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Airports near Killarney

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

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
73km (46 miles) from Killarney
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Killarney
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
211km (131 miles) from Killarney