There are 4 ways to get from Killarney to Aillwee Cave by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick to Ennistrain Ic / ...
4h 40m€76–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Ennis Frs Walkbus 300
- Take the bus from Ennis Frs Walk to Ballyvaughan Sbus 331
6h 49m€20–33Drive 176.3 km
- Drive from Killarney to Aillwee Cavecar 176.3 km
2h 25m€31–44Bus via Ballyvaughan
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Ennis Frs Walkbus 300
- Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Ballyvaughanbus 350
6h 54m€32–46
Killarney to Aillwee Cave by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Killarney to Aillwee Cave is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Killarney to Aillwee Cave is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Killarney to Aillwee Cave. However, there are services departing from Killarney Mission and arriving at Aillwee via Limerick Arthurs Qy, Ennis Frs Walk and Ballyvaughan S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Killarney to Aillwee Cave. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Ennis via Mallow, Limerick Junction and Limerick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Killarney and Aillwee Cave is 237 km. The road distance is 176.3 km.
The best way to get from Killarney to Aillwee Cave without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €75 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Killarney to Aillwee Cave, including transfers.
Killarney to Aillwee Cave bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Killarney Mission station.
Killarney to Aillwee Cave train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Killarney to Aillwee Cave is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €75 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Killarney, Ireland and Aillwee Cave, Ireland?
You can take a train from Killarney to Aillwee Cave via Mallow, Limerick Junction, Limerick, and Ennis in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Killarney Mission to Aillwee Cave via Limerick Arthurs Qy, Ennis Frs Walk, Ballyvaughan S, and Aillwee in around 6h 49m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Killarney to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Mallow to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Limerick to Ennis
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
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
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Ennis Frs Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €5–8
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
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Ennis Frs Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €5–8
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More Questions & Answers
Killarney to Aillwee Cave bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Killarney to Aillwee Cave train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Mallow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killarney to Aillwee Cave is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Killarney to Aillwee Cave.
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