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There are 5 ways to get from Killarney to Ballycastle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Athlone to Manulla Junctiontrain train Re / ...
    8h 46m
    €52–75

  2. Bus via Galway

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 14
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galwaybus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbrtbus bus 430
    10h 31m
    €49–86

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Killarney Mission to UL Student Ctrbus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from UL East Gate to Ballabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Balla to Ballina Humbrtbus bus 430
    9h 13m

  4. Drive  321.9 km

    1. Drive from Killarney to Ballycastlecar car 321.9 km
    4h 1m
    €58–83

  5. Bus, line 821 bus

    1. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 14
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galwaybus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stnbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ballina, Bus Station to Ballycastlebus bus 821
    11h 11m

Killarney to Ballycastle by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration8h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 462.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Killarney, Ireland and Ballycastle, Ireland?

You can take a train from Killarney to Ballycastle via Portarlington, Athlone, Manulla Junction, Ballina, and Ballina Bus Stn in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Killarney Mission to Ballycastle via UL Student Ctr, UL East Gate, Balla, and Ballina Humbrt in around 9h 13m.

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