There are 4 ways to get from Castlebar to County Kerry by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain Ic
7h 17m€38–67Bus
- Take the bus from Castlebar Library to UL East Gatebus Ul05
- Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Killarney Missionbus 300
7h 22mDrive 275.2 km
- Drive from Castlebar to County Kerrycar 275.2 km
3h 22m€49–70Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Castlebar to ATU Galwaybus 430
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus 13
9h 9m€56–80
Castlebar to County Kerry by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castlebar to County Kerry is to train which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Castlebar to County Kerry is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlebar to County Kerry. However, there are services departing from Castlebar Library and arriving at Milltown via UL Student Ctr and Killarney Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to County Kerry. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Killarney via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Castlebar and County Kerry is 438 km. The road distance is 275.2 km.
The best way to get from Castlebar to County Kerry without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Castlebar to County Kerry, including transfers.
Castlebar to County Kerry bus services, operated by Michael Moran, depart from Castlebar Library station.
Castlebar to County Kerry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Castlebar to County Kerry is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and County Kerry, Ireland?
You can take a train from Castlebar to Milltown via Portarlington, Killarney, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlebar Library to Milltown via UL East Gate, UL Student Ctr, Killarney Mission, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 7h 22m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlebar to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Portarlington to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–28
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Castlebar Library to UL East Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- 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 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Castlebar to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
- 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)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Castlebar to County Kerry bus services, operated by Michael Moran, arrive at UL East Gate station.
Castlebar to County Kerry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlebar to County Kerry is 275 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Castlebar to County Kerry.
There are 184+ hotels available in County Kerry.







