There are 4 ways to get from Fota Island to Killarney by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain Ic
2h 35m€11–16Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus 40
2h 54m€26–37Drive 102.2 km
- Drive from Fota Island to Killarneycar 102.2 km
1h 13m€19–27Train via Mallow
- Take the train from Cork to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
3h 1m€12–19
Fota Island to Killarney by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fota Island to Killarney is to train which costs €11 - €17 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Fota Island to Killarney is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from Fota Island to Killarney. However, there are services departing from IDA Carrigtwohill and arriving at Killarney Bus Stn via Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Fota Island to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Fota and arriving at Killarney via Cork. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Fota Island and Killarney is 109 km. The road distance is 102.2 km.
The best way to get from Fota Island to Killarney without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €11 - €17.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Fota Island to Killarney, including transfers.
Fota Island to Killarney bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Fota Island to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Fota Island to Killarney is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €11 - €17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Fota Island, Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Cork to Killarney 3 times a day. Tickets cost €9–13 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, Expressway (Bus Éireann) operates a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stn every 2 hours. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Cork to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Fota Island to Killarney bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Killarney Bus Stn station.
Fota Island to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Killarney station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fota Island to Killarney is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Fota Island to Killarney.
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