There are 5 ways to get from Killarney National Park to Ashford Castle by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to UL Student Ctrbus 300
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Claremorrisbus Ul05
8h 34mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain 810 / ...
9h 10m€35–52Drive 242.9 km
- Drive from Muckross House to Ashford Castlecar 242.9 km
3h 8m€41–59Bus, train
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
- Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
9h 33m€54–76Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 14
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Galway Ceanntbus 51
10h 15m€58–81
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Killarney National Park to Ashford Castle is to train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Killarney National Park to Ashford Castle is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Killarney National Park to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Muckross Abbey and arriving at Cong via Killarney Mission, UL East Gate and Claremorris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Killarney National Park to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Claremorris via Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Killarney National Park and Ashford Castle is 304 km. The road distance is 242.9 km.
The best way to get from Killarney National Park to Ashford Castle without a car is to bus which takes 8h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Killarney National Park to Ashford Castle, including transfers.
Killarney National Park to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Killarney Mission station.
Killarney National Park to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Killarney National Park to Ashford Castle is to bus which takes 8h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Killarney National Park, Ireland and Ashford Castle, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Muckross Abbey to Ashford Castle via Muckross Abbey, Killarney Mission Road, Killarney Mission, UL Student Ctr, UL East Gate, Claremorris, and Cong in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Muckross Abbey to Ashford Castle via Muckross Abbey, Killarney Mission Road, Killarney, Portarlington, Athlone, Claremorris, Claremorris Stn, and Cong in around 9h 10m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Killarney to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–28
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Killarney Mission to UL Student Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
Bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from UL East Gate to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- Michael Moran
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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More Questions & Answers
Killarney National Park to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at UL Student Ctr station.
Killarney National Park to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killarney National Park to Ashford Castle is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Killarney National Park to Ashford Castle.
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