There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Castlemaine by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain Ic
4h 45m€28–53Bus
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Missionbus 300
6h 4m€31–56Drive 296.9 km
- Drive from Dublin to Castlemainecar 296.9 km
3h 19m€53–76Fly, line 279 bus
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane DUB - KIR
- Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Castlemainebus
5h 20m€39–108Bus via Airport Zone 12
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Killarney Missionbus 722
7h 50m
Dublin to Castlemaine by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Castlemaine is to train which costs €28 - €55 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Castlemaine is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Castlemaine. However, there are services departing from Burgh Quay and arriving at Castlemaine via Killarney Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Castlemaine. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Killarney via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Dublin and Castlemaine is 329 km. The road distance is 296.9 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Castlemaine without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €28 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Dublin to Castlemaine, including transfers.
Dublin to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Burgh Quay station.
Dublin to Castlemaine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Castlemaine is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €28 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Castlemaine, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Killarney once daily. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Mission every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–65
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €25–35
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €27–40
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Castlemaine
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €11–15
- Phone
- +353 61 511070
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Flight Link Limited
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin to Castlemaine bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Killarney Mission station.
Dublin to Castlemaine train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Killarney station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Castlemaine is 297 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Dublin to Castlemaine.
There are 186+ hotels available in Castlemaine.







