There are 5 ways to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Castlebar by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Abbeyfeale to UL Student Ctrbus 300
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Castlebar Librarybus Ul05
6h 49mDrive 256.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Castlebarcar 256.3 km
3h 2m€44–63Train
- Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain Ic / ...
7h 43m€46–67Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kerry-KIR to Castlebar256.3 km
3h 2mBus via Galway
- Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus 14
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus 430
7h 48m€45–64
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Castlebar is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Castlebar is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Kerry Airport and arriving at Castlebar Library via Abbeyfeale and UL East Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Castlebar via Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Kerry Airport (KIR) and Castlebar is 272 km. The road distance is 256.3 km.
The best way to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Castlebar without a car is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Castlebar, including transfers.
Kerry Airport (KIR) to Castlebar bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Abbeyfeale station.
Kerry Airport (KIR) to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Castlebar is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Kerry Airport (KIR), Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kerry Airport to Castlebar Library via Abbeyfeale, UL Student Ctr, and UL East Gate in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kerry Airport to Castlebar via Killarney Bus Stn, Killarney, Portarlington, and Athlone in around 7h 43m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Killarney to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €20–28
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Abbeyfeale to UL Student Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €7–11
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from UL East Gate to Castlebar Library
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/Michael-Moran-Coach-Hire-Castlebar-623323737844282
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kerry-KIR to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Kerry Airport (KIR) to Castlebar bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at UL Student Ctr station.
Kerry Airport (KIR) to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerry Airport (KIR) to Castlebar is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Castlebar.
There are 249+ hotels available in Castlebar.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kerry Airport (KIR) and Castlebar. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.