There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to County Kerry by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain Ic
4h 41m€27–52Bus
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Missionbus 300
6h€30–55Drive 301.2 km
- Drive from Dublin to County Kerrycar 301.2 km
3h 25m€54–78Fly, 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 46m
Dublin to County Kerry by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to County Kerry is to train which costs €27 - €55 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to County Kerry is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to County Kerry. However, there are services departing from Burgh Quay and arriving at Milltown via Killarney Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to County Kerry. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Killarney via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Dublin and County Kerry is 326 km. The road distance is 301.2 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to County Kerry without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €27 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Dublin to County Kerry, including transfers.
Dublin to County Kerry bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Burgh Quay station.
Dublin to County Kerry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to County Kerry is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €27 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €55 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and County Kerry, 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 County Kerry bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Killarney Mission station.
Dublin to County Kerry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Killarney station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to County Kerry is 301 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Dublin to County Kerry.
There are 187+ hotels available in County Kerry.