How to travel from Sliabh Liag to Killarney, Ireland

The distance between Sliabh Liag and Killarney is around 442km (275 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Sliabh Liag to Killarney by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Donegal (CFN) then fly from Donegal (CFN) to Kerry (KIR).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Bus

Take the bus to Eyre Square Galway then Henry St and then to East Avenue Road Killarney.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Kilcock and then to Killarney.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Drive

Drive to Killarney.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance442km (275 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sliabh Liag and Killarney

There are several options for getting from Sliabh Liag to Killarney by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Sliabh Liag and Killarney is around 442km (275 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 293km (182 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Sliabh Liag and Killarney by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sliabh Liag to Killarney is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Sliabh Liag and Killarney, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sliabh Liag and Killarney. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sliabh Liag to Killarney. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cliffoney stop 140061, Sligo Bus Station stop 555081, Kilcock and Heuston Station stop 135421. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Irish Rail run train services between Sliabh Liag and Killarney. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8hrs, 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 Sliabh Liag and Killarney. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sliabh Liag to Killarney. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Carrick, Donegal Donegal Abbey Hotel, Garda Station Donegal Town, Eyre Square Galway, Henry St and Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

Bus Feda Teoranta, Citylink, Dublin Coach and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Sliabh Liag and Killarney. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sliabh Liag to Killarney. We recommend that you take a taxi to Donegal (CFN) then fly from Donegal (CFN) to Dublin (DUB) then take the train to Killarney. instead which will take 5h 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 Sliabh Liag and Killarney. The distance is around 442km (275 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sliabh Liag to Killarney is to take the train which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around €235 ($235).

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Transport options from Sliabh Liag to Killarney
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 2 similar
3h 30m
€215($215)
every 4 hours577km (358 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 50m
€79($79)
every 4 hours563km (350 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train5h 50m
€255($255)
once daily610km (379 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
7h 40m
€44($44)
twice daily468km (291 miles)
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 5550418h 55m
€71($71)
5 times a day498km (309 miles)
Bus via Busáras, stop 1350019h 10m
€65($65)
every 4 hours607km (377 miles)
Train
8hrs
€235($235)
once daily624km (388 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€61($61)
on demand442km (275 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