There are 5 ways to get from Ashford Castle to Ring of Kerry 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
7h 47mDrive 267.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Ashford Castle to Ring of Kerrycar 267.4 km
3h 46m€45–65Train
- Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain Ic
8h 12m€109–145Train, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus 13
10h 19m€83–128Bus 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
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Coolnaharragillbus 280
11h 27m€71–101
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ashford Castle to Ring of Kerry is to drive which costs €45 - €65 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Ashford Castle to Ring of Kerry is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashford Castle to Ring of Kerry. However, there are services departing from Cong and arriving at Killarney Mission via Claremorris and UL Student Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Ashford Castle to Ring of Kerry. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Killarney via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Ashford Castle and Ring of Kerry is 334 km. The road distance is 267.4 km.
The best way to get from Ashford Castle to Ring of Kerry without a car is to bus which takes 7h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Ashford Castle to Ring of Kerry, including transfers.
Ashford Castle to Ring of Kerry bus services, operated by Michael Moran, depart from Claremorris station.
Ashford Castle to Ring of Kerry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Claremorris station.
The best way to get from Ashford Castle to Ring of Kerry is to bus which takes 7h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €150 and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Ashford Castle, Ireland and Ring of Kerry, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Ashford Castle to Ring of Kerry via Cong, Claremorris, UL East Gate, UL Student Ctr, and Killarney Mission in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ashford Castle to Ring of Kerry via Cong, Claremorris Stn, Claremorris, Portarlington, and Killarney in around 8h 12m.
- 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
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- 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
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- 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
- Phone
- 066 714 7038
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Coolnaharragill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
- Leap
- €3–5
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More Questions & Answers
Ashford Castle to Ring of Kerry bus services, operated by Michael Moran, arrive at UL East Gate station.
Ashford Castle to Ring of Kerry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ashford Castle to Ring of Kerry is 267 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Ashford Castle to Ring of Kerry.
There are 541+ hotels available in Ring of Kerry.







