The distance between Sligo and Killarney is around 330km (205 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Sligo to Killarney by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Killarney → Sligo if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Drumcondra then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR).
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Take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 then Henry St and then to East Avenue Road Killarney.
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There are several options for getting from Sligo to Killarney by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).
The distance between Sligo and Killarney is around 330km (205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (159 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Sligo and Killarney by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sligo to Killarney is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Sligo and Killarney, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Sligo and Killarney. We recommend that you drive to Killarney. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sligo and Killarney. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sligo to Killarney. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Galway Bus Station stop 555041, Henry St and Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
Bus Eireann, Citylink, Dublin Coach and Bus Feda Teoranta run regular bus services between Sligo and Killarney. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sligo to Killarney. We recommend that you take the train to Drumcondra then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR). instead which will take 4h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Sligo and Killarney. The distance is around 330km (205 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sligo to Killarney is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €47 ($47).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 4h 55m | €63($63) | every 4 hours | 503km (313 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 5h 25m | €47($47) | 5 times a day | 355km (220 miles) |
Bus via Eyre Square Galway | 6h 10m | €39($39) | once a week | 378km (235 miles) |
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 555041 | 6h 25m | €50($50) | every 4 hours | 380km (236 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | €45($45) | on demand | 330km (205 miles) |
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The following major airports near Killarney offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.