There are 5 ways to get from Killarney 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
7h 15mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain 810 / ...
7h 40m€35–52Drive 237.4 km
- Drive from Killarney to Ashford Castlecar 237.4 km
3h 1m€41–59Bus, train
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 14
- Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
8h 8m€51–72Bus via An Cheathrú Rua
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to An Cheathrú Ruabus 424
- Take the bus from An Cheathrú Rua to Congbus 431
8h 18m€38–54
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Killarney to Ashford Castle is to train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Killarney to Ashford Castle is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Killarney to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Killarney Mission and arriving at Cong via UL East Gate and Claremorris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Killarney to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Claremorris via Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Killarney and Ashford Castle is 298 km. The road distance is 237.4 km.
The best way to get from Killarney to Ashford Castle without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Killarney to Ashford Castle, including transfers.
Killarney to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Killarney Mission station.
Killarney to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Killarney to Ashford Castle is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Killarney, Ireland and Ashford Castle, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Killarney Mission to Ashford Castle via UL Student Ctr, UL East Gate, Claremorris, and Cong in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Killarney to Ashford Castle via Portarlington, Athlone, Claremorris, Claremorris Stn, and Cong in around 7h 40m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Killarney to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- 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 Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
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
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Killarney Mission to UL Student Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €11–16
Bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- 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
- https://www.facebook.com/Michael-Moran-Coach-Hire-Castlebar-623323737844282
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- 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 An Cheathrú Rua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–19
- Phone
- 091 842384
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkgalway.ie
Bus from An Cheathrú Rua to Cong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- https://www.locallinkgalway.ie/
- Leap / Contactless
- €2
- Adult Single
- €2
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More Questions & Answers
Killarney to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at UL Student Ctr station.
Killarney to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killarney to Ashford Castle is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Killarney to Ashford Castle.
There are 132+ hotels available in Ashford Castle.







