There are 6 ways to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Croagh Patrick by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus via Galway
best- Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus 14
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Westportbus 456
7h 20m€66–90Drive 270.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Croagh Patrickcar 270.3 km
3h 38m€46–67Train
- Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Westporttrain Ic / ...
8h 27m€70–96Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kerry-KIR to Croagh Patrick270.3 km
3h 38mBus
- Take the bus from Abbeyfeale to UL Student Ctrbus 300
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Westportbus Ul05
7h 29mBus, train
- Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbertbus 14
- Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Westportbus 456
7h 47m€65–88
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Croagh Patrick is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Croagh Patrick is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Croagh Patrick. However, there are services departing from Kerry Airport and arriving at Westport via Henry Street and Galway Ceannt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Croagh Patrick. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Westport via Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Kerry Airport (KIR) and Croagh Patrick is 282 km. The road distance is 270.3 km.
The best way to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Croagh Patrick without a car is to bus via Galway which takes 7h 20m and costs €65 - €90.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Croagh Patrick, including transfers.
Kerry Airport (KIR) to Croagh Patrick bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Kerry Airport station.
Kerry Airport (KIR) to Croagh Patrick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Croagh Patrick is to bus via Galway which takes 7h 20m and costs €65 - €90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €100 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Kerry Airport (KIR), Ireland and Croagh Patrick, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kerry Airport to Croagh Patrick via Limerick Colbert, Henry Street, Galway Ceannt, and Westport in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kerry Airport to Croagh Patrick via Killarney Bus Stn, Killarney, Portarlington, Athlone, and Westport in around 8h 27m.
- 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 Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–17
Train from Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
- 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 Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
- 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 Westport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/Michael-Moran-Coach-Hire-Castlebar-623323737844282
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kerry-KIR to Croagh Patrick
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Kerry Airport (KIR) to Croagh Patrick bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Kerry Airport (KIR) to Croagh Patrick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kerry Airport (KIR) to Croagh Patrick is 270 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Croagh Patrick.
There are 265+ hotels available in Croagh Patrick.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kerry Airport (KIR) and Croagh Patrick. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







