There are 5 ways to get from Killarney to Kilcullen by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Killarney to Kildaretrain Ic
4h 16m€23–33Bus
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Red Cow Luasbus 300
5h 50m€30–42Drive 261.5 km
- Drive from Killarney to Kilcullencar 261.5 km
2h 50m€45–65Fly, bus
- Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane KIR - DUB
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilcullenbus
4h 30m€39–90Train via Portlaoise
- Take the train from Killarney to Portlaoisetrain Re
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Newbridgetrain Ic / ...
4h 20m€23–33
Killarney to Kilcullen by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Killarney to Kilcullen is to train via Portlaoise which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Killarney to Kilcullen is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Killarney to Kilcullen. However, there are services departing from Killarney Mission and arriving at Kilcullen via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Killarney to Kilcullen. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Newbridge via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Killarney and Kilcullen is 268 km. The road distance is 261.5 km.
The best way to get from Killarney to Kilcullen without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Killarney to Kilcullen, including transfers.
Killarney to Kilcullen bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Killarney Mission station.
Killarney to Kilcullen train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Killarney to Kilcullen is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Killarney, Ireland and Kilcullen, 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
- €23–65
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Killarney to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €21–30
Train from Killarney to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–26
Train from Portlaoise to Newbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Killarney Mission to Red Cow Luas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €27–40
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilcullen
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Killarney to Kilcullen bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Killarney to Kilcullen train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killarney to Kilcullen is 262 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Killarney to Kilcullen.
There are 150+ hotels available in Kilcullen.







