There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Lough Leane by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
4h 28m€27–52Bus
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Missionbus 300
5h 20m€29–52Drive 305.7 km
- Drive from Dublin to Muckross Housecar 305.7 km
3h 23m€54–78Fly
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane DUB - KIR
3h 43m€36–102Line 19 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Merrion Sq South to Airport Zone 11bus 19 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Killarney Missionbus 722
7h 6m
Dublin to Lough Leane by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Lough Leane is to train which costs €27 - €55 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Lough Leane is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Lough Leane. However, there are services departing from Burgh Quay and arriving at Fossa Cross via Killarney Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Lough Leane. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Killarney via Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Dublin and Lough Leane is 303 km. The road distance is 305.7 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Lough Leane without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €27 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Dublin to Lough Leane, including transfers.
Dublin to Lough Leane bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Burgh Quay station.
Dublin to Lough Leane train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Lough Leane is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €27 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 5h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Lough Leane, Ireland?
You can take a train from Dublin Heuston to Fossa Cross via Mallow, Killarney, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 4h 28m. 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
- €24–75
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–28
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin to Lough Leane bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Killarney Mission station.
Dublin to Lough Leane train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Mallow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Lough Leane is 306 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Dublin to Lough Leane.
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