There are 6 ways to get from Dundalk to County Kerry by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Mallow
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
6h 46m€42–75Bus via Dublin
cheapest- Take the bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha Stbus 901 / ...
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Missionbus 300
8h 38m€38–66Bus
- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 100X
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Killarney Missionbus 722
7h 51mDrive 341.7 km
- Drive from Dundalk to County Kerrycar 341.7 km
4h 42m€60–87Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane DUB - KIR
6h 18m€52–127Train
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Traleetrain Ic
7h 28m€53–75
Dundalk to County Kerry by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to County Kerry is to bus via Dublin which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to County Kerry is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to County Kerry. However, there are services departing from Stapleton Place and arriving at Milltown via Airport Zone 12 and Killarney Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to County Kerry. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Killarney via Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Dundalk and County Kerry is 416 km. The road distance is 341.7 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to County Kerry without a car is to train via Mallow which takes 6h 46m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Dundalk to County Kerry, including transfers.
Dundalk to County Kerry bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Stapleton Place station.
Dundalk to County Kerry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to County Kerry is to train via Mallow which takes 6h 46m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and County Kerry, Ireland?
You can take a train from Dundalk to Milltown via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Mallow, Killarney, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stapleton Place to Milltown via Terminal 2 Zone 19, Airport Zone 12, Killarney Mission, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 7h 51m.
- 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 Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
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
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €28–40
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Dundalk to County Kerry bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Terminal 2 Zone 19 station.
Dundalk to County Kerry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to County Kerry is 342 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Dundalk to County Kerry.
There are 191+ hotels available in County Kerry.



