There are 5 ways to get from Ashford Castle to Killarney National Park by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Claremorris to UL East Gatebus Ul05
- Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Killarney Missionbus 300
8h 16mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain Ic
8h 49m€34–50Drive 244.8 km
- Drive from Ashford Castle to Muckross Housecar 244.8 km
3h 12m€42–60Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus 300
9h 44m€61–86Bus via An Cheathrú Rua
- Take the bus from Cong to An Cheathrú Ruabus 431
- Take the bus from An Cheathrú Rua to Galway Ceanntbus 424
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus 300
10h 5m€38–56
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ashford Castle to Killarney National Park is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Ashford Castle to Killarney National Park is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashford Castle to Killarney National Park. However, there are services departing from Cong and arriving at Ross Castle via Claremorris, UL Student Ctr and Killarney Mission Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Ashford Castle to Killarney National Park. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Killarney via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
The distance between Ashford Castle and Killarney National Park is 300 km. The road distance is 244.8 km.
The best way to get from Ashford Castle to Killarney National Park without a car is to bus which takes 8h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Ashford Castle to Killarney National Park, including transfers.
Ashford Castle to Killarney National Park bus services, operated by Michael Moran, depart from Claremorris station.
Ashford Castle to Killarney National Park train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Claremorris station.
The best way to get from Ashford Castle to Killarney National Park is to bus which takes 8h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 49m.
What companies run services between Ashford Castle, Ireland and Killarney National Park, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Ashford Castle to Ross Castle via Cong, Claremorris, UL East Gate, UL Student Ctr, Killarney Mission, Killarney Mission Road, and Ross Castle in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ashford Castle to Ross Castle via Cong, Claremorris Stn, Claremorris, Portarlington, Killarney, Killarney Mission Road, and Ross Castle in around 8h 49m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Claremorris to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–20
Train from Portarlington to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–28
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Claremorris to UL East Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Michael Moran
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from UL Student Ctr to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- 091 842384
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Galway
Bus from Cong to An Cheathrú Rua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- TFI Local Link Galway
- Leap / Contactless
- €2
- Adult Single
- €2
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from An Cheathrú Rua to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Ashford Castle to Killarney National Park bus services, operated by Michael Moran, arrive at UL East Gate station.
Ashford Castle to Killarney National Park train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ashford Castle to Killarney National Park is 245 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Ashford Castle to Killarney National Park.
There are 520+ hotels available in Killarney National Park.







