There are 4 ways to get from Cahir to Killarney by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cahir to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
3h 11m€16–24Bus
- Take the bus from Cahir to Limerick Colbertbus 55
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus 300
4h€34–48Drive 125.6 km
- Drive from Cahir to Killarneycar 125.6 km
1h 32m€22–32Bus via Cork
- Take the bus from Cahir to Cork Bus Stnbus 245X / ...
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus 40
4h 5m€32–45
Cahir to Killarney by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cahir to Killarney is to train which costs €15 - €24 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Cahir to Killarney is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cahir to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Cahir and arriving at Killarney Mission via Up G Griffin St and Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Cahir to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Cahir and arriving at Killarney via Limerick Junction and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Cahir and Killarney is 151 km. The road distance is 125.6 km.
The best way to get from Cahir to Killarney without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €15 - €24.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Cahir to Killarney, including transfers.
Cahir to Killarney bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cahir station.
Cahir to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cahir station.
The best way to get from Cahir to Killarney is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €15 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Cahir, Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?
You can take a train from Cahir to Killarney via Limerick Junction and Mallow in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cahir to Killarney Mission via Limerick Colbert, Up G Griffin St, Sarsfield St, and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 4h.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cahir to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Limerick Junction to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cahir to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Cahir to Killarney bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Cahir to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cahir to Killarney is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Cahir to Killarney.
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