How to travel from Sligo to Killarney, Ireland

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.

5 routes found

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 KillarneySligo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Drumcondra then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
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Bus

Take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 then Henry St and then to East Avenue Road Killarney.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Killarney.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance330km (205 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sligo and Killarney

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sligo and Killarney. We recommend that you drive to Killarney. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Sligo to Killarney

Compare travel optionsbetween Sligo and Killarney

Transport options from Sligo to Killarney
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 55m
€63($63)
every 4 hours503km (313 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
5h 25m
€47($47)
5 times a day355km (220 miles)
Bus via Eyre Square Galway6h 10m
€39($39)
once a week378km (235 miles)
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 5550416h 25m
€50($50)
every 4 hours380km (236 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€45($45)
on demand330km (205 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