How to travel from Tralee to Dublin, Ireland

The distance between Tralee and Dublin is around 293km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tralee to Dublin by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Dublin Heuston.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Bus

Take the bus to Dublin Arlington Hotel.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
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Dublin Coach

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Drive

Drive to Dublin.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance293km (182 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tralee and Dublin

There are several options for getting from Tralee to Dublin by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €58 ($58).

The distance between Tralee and Dublin is around 293km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 261km (162 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Tralee and Dublin by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tralee to Dublin is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €58 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Tralee and Dublin, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tralee and Dublin. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Tralee and Dublin with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 40m.

Irish Rail run train services between Tralee and Dublin. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Tralee and Dublin. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tralee and Dublin with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 4h 30m.

Dublin Coach, Bus Eireann and Aircoach run regular bus services between Tralee and Dublin. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tralee to Dublin. We recommend that you take the train to Dublin Heuston. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Dublin is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Dublin. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) 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 Tralee and Dublin. The distance is around 293km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tralee to Dublin is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

How do I get from Tralee to Dublin

Compare travel optionsbetween Tralee and Dublin

Transport options from Tralee to Dublin
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
€26($26)
twice daily332km (206 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 30m
€20($20)
every 3 hours299km (186 miles)
Bus via Parnell Place, stop 2550215h 15m
€32($32)
every 2 hours372km (231 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€58($58)
on demand293km (182 miles)

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Airports near Dublin

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

DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Dublin
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
179km (112 miles) from Dublin
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
192km (120 miles) from Dublin