There are 5 ways to get from Ballina to Killarney by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manulla Junction to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain Ic
7h 14m€39–56Bus via Galway
cheapest- Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to ATU Galwaybus 430
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus 300
7h 27m€38–54Bus
- Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to Ballabus 430
- Take the bus from Balla to UL East Gatebus
- Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Killarney Missionbus 300
7h 21mDrive 296.2 km
- Drive from Ballina to Killarneycar 296.2 km
3h 37m€50–72Bus via Galway #2
- Take the bus from Ballina Humbrt to ATU Galwaybus 430
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus 300
8h 15m€52–74
Ballina to Killarney by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballina to Killarney is to bus via Galway which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Ballina to Killarney is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballina to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Ballina Humbrt and arriving at Killarney Mission via Balla and UL Student Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballina to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Ballina and arriving at Killarney via Manulla Junction and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Ballina and Killarney is 435 km. The road distance is 296.2 km.
The best way to get from Ballina to Killarney without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Ballina to Killarney, including transfers.
Ballina to Killarney bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Ballina Humbrt station.
Ballina to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Manulla Junction station.
The best way to get from Ballina to Killarney is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?
You can take a train from Ballina to Killarney via Manulla Junction and Portarlington in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballina Humbrt to Killarney Mission via Balla, UL East Gate, and UL Student Ctr in around 7h 21m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Manulla Junction to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
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
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Ballina Humbrt to Balla
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Ballina Humbrt to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Ballina Humbrt to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Balla to UL East Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- 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 ATU Galway to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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More Questions & Answers
Ballina to Killarney bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Balla station.
Ballina to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballina to Killarney is 296 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Ballina to Killarney.
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