There are 4 ways to get from Killarney to Cahir 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 Junction to Cahirtrain Re
3h 28m€16–23Bus via Cork
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Cahirbus 245X / ...
3h 47m€33–44Drive 125.3 km
- Drive from Killarney to Cahircar 125.3 km
1h 32m€22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to UL Student Ctrbus 300
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Cahir Castlebus Ul18
4h 16m
Killarney to Cahir by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Killarney to Cahir is to train which costs €15 - €24 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Killarney to Cahir is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Killarney to Cahir. However, there are services departing from Killarney Bus Stn and arriving at Cahir via Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Killarney to Cahir. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Cahir via Mallow and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Killarney and Cahir is 151 km. The road distance is 125.3 km.
The best way to get from Killarney to Cahir without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €15 - €24.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Killarney to Cahir, including transfers.
Killarney to Cahir bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Killarney Bus Stn station.
Killarney to Cahir train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Killarney to Cahir is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €15 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus via Cork, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Killarney, Ireland and Cahir, Ireland?
You can take a train from Killarney to Cahir via Mallow and Limerick Junction in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahir via Cork Bus Stn in around 3h 47m.
- 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 Junction to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Killarney to Cahir bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cork Bus Stn station.
Killarney to Cahir train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Mallow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killarney to Cahir is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Killarney to Cahir.
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