How to travel from Wexford to Killarney National Park, Ireland

The distance between Wexford and Killarney National Park is around 254km (158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Wexford 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 ParkWexford if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Dublin Airport then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Waterford City South East Technological University then Cork Anderson's Quay and then to Killarney Station stop 635601.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Tara St then Mallow and then to Killarney.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051 then take the train to Limerick Junction and then to Killarney.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Killarney National Park.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance254km (158 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wexford and Killarney National Park

There are several options for getting from Wexford to Killarney National Park by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 4h 35m. 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 €50 ($50).

The distance between Wexford and Killarney National Park is around 254km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 208km (129 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Wexford and Killarney National Park by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wexford to Killarney National Park is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Wexford and Killarney National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wexford and Killarney National Park. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wexford to Killarney National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tara St, Heuston, Mallow and Killarney. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Irish Rail run train services between Wexford and Killarney National Park. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Wexford and Killarney National Park. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wexford to Killarney National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Waterford City South East Technological University, Cork Anderson's Quay and Killarney Station stop 635601. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Wexford Bus, Dublin Coach and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Wexford and Killarney National Park. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wexford to Killarney National Park. We recommend that you take the bus to Dublin Airport then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR). instead which will take 4h 10m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Wexford and Killarney National Park. The distance is around 254km (158 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 Wexford to Killarney National Park is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €71 ($71).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wexford and Killarney National Park

Transport options from Wexford to Killarney National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 10m
€110($110)
hourly444km (276 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 35m
€71($71)
every 4 hours276km (171 miles)
Bus via Waterford Bus Stn, stop 3550514h 35m
€67($67)
every 4 hours277km (172 miles)
Train
5h 50m
€78($78)
5 times a day461km (286 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 25m
€67($67)
3 times a week284km (177 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€50($50)
on demand254km (158 miles)

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Airports near Killarney National Park

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

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Killarney National Park
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Killarney National Park
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
219km (136 miles) from Killarney National Park