The distance between Sligo and Killarney National Park is around 341km (212 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Sligo to Killarney National Park 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 Killarney National Park → 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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Take the train to Kilcock and then to Killarney.
Drive to Killarney National Park.
There are several options for getting from Sligo to Killarney National Park by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €74 ($74) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €47 ($47).
The distance between Sligo and Killarney National Park is around 341km (212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 263km (164 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Sligo and Killarney National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sligo to Killarney National Park is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €47 ($47).
The cheapest way to travel between Sligo and Killarney National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €74 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sligo and Killarney National Park. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sligo to Killarney National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kilcock, Heuston Station stop 135421 and Killarney. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
Irish Rail run train services between Sligo and Killarney National Park. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sligo and Killarney National Park. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sligo to Killarney National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Galway Bus Station stop 555041, Henry St, Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay and East Avenue Road Killarney. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.
Bus Eireann, Citylink, Dublin Coach and Bus Feda Teoranta run regular bus services between Sligo and Killarney National Park. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sligo to Killarney National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Drumcondra then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR). instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Killarney National Park is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 75km (47 miles) from Killarney National Park. 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 National Park. The distance is around 341km (212 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sligo to Killarney National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €82 ($82).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 4h 45m | €135($135) | every 4 hours | 514km (320 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 5h 35m | €82($82) | 5 times a day | 366km (227 miles) |
Bus via Eyre Square Galway | 6h 15m | €74($74) | once a week | 389km (241 miles) |
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 555041 | 6h 30m | €85($85) | every 4 hours | 391km (243 miles) |
Train | 6h 25m | €90($90) | once daily | 523km (325 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | €47($47) | on demand | 341km (212 miles) |
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The following major airports near Killarney National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.