There are 5 ways to get from County Kerry to Ashford Castle by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Galway
best- Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbertbus 13
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
9h€63–89Train
cheapest- Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain 810 / ...
9h 21m€38–69Drive 238.3 km
- Drive from County Kerry to Ashford Castlecar 238.3 km
3h 8m€41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to UL Student Ctrbus 300
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Claremorrisbus Ul05
9h 2mBus, train
- Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbertbus 13
- Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
9h 27m€62–87
County Kerry to Ashford Castle by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from County Kerry to Ashford Castle is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from County Kerry to Ashford Castle is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from County Kerry to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Castlemaine and arriving at Cong via Tralee Bus Station, Henry Street, Galway Ceannt and Headford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from County Kerry to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Claremorris via Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
The distance between County Kerry and Ashford Castle is 262 km. The road distance is 238.3 km.
The best way to get from County Kerry to Ashford Castle without a car is to bus via Galway which takes 9h and costs €60 - €90.
It takes approximately 9h to get from County Kerry to Ashford Castle, including transfers.
County Kerry to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Tralee Bus Station.
County Kerry to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from County Kerry to Ashford Castle is to bus via Galway which takes 9h and costs €60 - €90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 21m.
What companies run services between County Kerry, Ireland and Ashford Castle, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Castlemaine to Ashford Castle via Tralee Bus Station, Limerick Colbert, Henry Street, Galway Ceannt, Headford, and Cong in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milltown to Ashford Castle via Killarney Bus Stn, Killarney, Portarlington, Athlone, Claremorris, Claremorris Stn, and Cong in around 9h 21m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Killarney to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €20–28
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Killarney Mission to UL Student Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from UL East Gate to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/Michael-Moran-Coach-Hire-Castlebar-623323737844282
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More Questions & Answers
County Kerry to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
County Kerry to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Kerry to Ashford Castle is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from County Kerry to Ashford Castle.
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