There are 3 ways to get from Kilkea Castle to Killarney by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
4h 54m€43–60Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Castledermot to Red Cow Luasbus Gd02
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Killarney Missionbus 300
7h 30m€32–47Drive 234 km
- Drive from Kilkea Castle to Killarneycar 234 km
2h 58m€41–59
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilkea Castle to Killarney is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kilkea Castle to Killarney is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilkea Castle to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Kilkea and arriving at Killarney Mission via Castledermot and Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilkea Castle to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Killarney via Kildare, Portlaoise and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Kilkea Castle and Killarney is 282 km. The road distance is 234 km.
The best way to get from Kilkea Castle to Killarney without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Kilkea Castle to Killarney, including transfers.
Kilkea Castle to Killarney bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Castledermot station.
Kilkea Castle to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portlaoise station.
The best way to get from Kilkea Castle to Killarney is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Kilkea Castle, Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Kilkea Castle to Killarney via Athy, Kildare, Portlaoise, and Mallow in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kilkea Castle to Killarney Mission via Kilkea, Castledermot, Castledermot Rs, Castledermot, and Red Cow Luas in around 7h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portlaoise to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Castledermot to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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More Questions & Answers
Kilkea Castle to Killarney bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Kilkea Castle to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Mallow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilkea Castle to Killarney is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Kilkea Castle to Killarney.
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