There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Killarney National Park by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus 300
5h 23m€24–34Train
- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
6h 45m€27–40Drive 207.7 km
- Drive from Galway to Muckross Housecar 207.7 km
2h 39m€35–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus 300
6h 23m€31–44Bus via Muckross Abbey
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Killarney Bus Stnbus 14
7h 6m€35–49
Galway to Killarney National Park by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galway to Killarney National Park is to bus which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Galway to Killarney National Park is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Galway to Killarney National Park. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Stn and arriving at Ross Castle via Limerick Arthurs Qy and Killarney Mission Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Galway to Killarney National Park. However, there are services departing from Galway and arriving at Killarney via Limerick, Limerick Junction and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Galway and Killarney National Park is 210 km. The road distance is 207.7 km.
The best way to get from Galway to Killarney National Park without a car is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Galway to Killarney National Park, including transfers.
Galway to Killarney National Park bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Galway to Killarney National Park train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Galway station.
The best way to get from Galway to Killarney National Park is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Killarney National Park, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Ross Castle via Henry Street, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Killarney Mission, Killarney Mission Road, and Ross Castle in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Ross Castle via Limerick, Limerick Junction, Mallow, Killarney, Killarney Mission Road, and Ross Castle in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Limerick Junction to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
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 Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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More Questions & Answers
Galway to Killarney National Park bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Henry Street station.
Galway to Killarney National Park train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galway to Killarney National Park is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Galway to Killarney National Park.
There are 513+ hotels available in Killarney National Park.







