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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Killarneyby bus, plane, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Killarney by bus, plane, car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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  1. Line 143 bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane MAN - KIR
    5h 27m
    €51–197

  2. Line 143 bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    3. Take the train from Cork to Mallowtrain train
    4. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    7h 36m
    €49–222

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Killarneycar car
    10h 54m
    €92–444

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain train Ic
    12h 59m
    €102–179

  5. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Holyheadtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    14h 17m
    €105–185

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain train
    7h 46m
    €56–189

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain train
    8h 18m
    €67–208

  8. Fly Manchester Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus bus
    8h 9m
    €61–246

  9. Train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    8h 7m
    €60–271

Greater Manchester to Killarney by bus, train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration12h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€102Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Greater Manchester to Killarney.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 544 km
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Killarney, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Greater Manchester to Killarney. However, you can take the line 43 bus to Chester Street, walk to Manchester Oxford Road, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Kerry Airport (KIR), walk to Kerry Airport, then take the bus to Killarney Bus Stn. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Greater Manchester to Killarney via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 10h 54m.

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