There are 5 ways to get from Killarney to Blessington by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Killarney to Kildaretrain Ic
4h 36m€26–39Bus
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Red Cow Luasbus 300
5h 44m€31–42Drive 281.1 km
- Drive from Killarney to Blessingtoncar 281.1 km
3h 5m€50–72Fly, line 65 bus
- Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KIR - DUB
- Take the bus from Tallaght Luas to Blessingtonbus
4h 25m€41–100Bus, line 65 bus
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Airport Zone 12bus 722
- Take the bus from Poolbeg St to Blessingtonbus 65
7h 4m
Killarney to Blessington by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Killarney to Blessington is to train which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Killarney to Blessington is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Killarney to Blessington. However, there are services departing from Killarney Mission and arriving at Blessington via Tallaght Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Killarney to Blessington. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Sallins via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Killarney and Blessington is 286 km. The road distance is 281.1 km.
The best way to get from Killarney to Blessington without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Killarney to Blessington, including transfers.
Killarney to Blessington bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Killarney Mission station.
Killarney to Blessington train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Killarney to Blessington is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Killarney, Ireland and Blessington, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Killarney to Kildare twice a week. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Killarney Mission to Red Cow Luas every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Kerry Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–75
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Killarney to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €21–30
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Killarney Mission to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €27–40
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Booking & Getting There
Killarney to Blessington bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Killarney to Blessington train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killarney to Blessington is 281 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Killarney to Blessington.
There are 220+ hotels available in Blessington.