There are 4 ways to get from Killarney to Kilkea Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Killarney to Kildaretrain Ic
5h 20m€24–35Bus
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Red Cow Luasbus 300
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildarebus 726
8h 42m€37–52Drive 233.9 km
- Drive from Killarney to Kilkea Castlecar 233.9 km
2h 58m€40–58Bus via Cork
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cork Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus 600
- Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Athybus 897
9h 20m€37–51
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Killarney to Kilkea Castle is to train which costs €24 - €35 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Killarney to Kilkea Castle is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Killarney to Kilkea Castle. However, there are services departing from Killarney Mission and arriving at Kilkea via Red Cow Luas, Kildare and The Castle Inn, Leinster Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Killarney to Kilkea Castle. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Athy via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Killarney and Kilkea Castle is 284 km. The road distance is 233.9 km.
The best way to get from Killarney to Kilkea Castle without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €24 - €35.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Killarney to Kilkea Castle, including transfers.
Killarney to Kilkea Castle bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Killarney Mission station.
Killarney to Kilkea Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Killarney to Kilkea Castle is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €24 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 42m.
What companies run services between Killarney, Ireland and Kilkea Castle, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Killarney to Kildare once a week. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Killarney Mission to Kilkea Castle via Red Cow Luas, Kildare, The Castle Inn, Leinster Street, and Kilkea in around 8h 42m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Killarney to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once 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
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €5–8
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €16–22
- 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)
Bus from Ormonde Road to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
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More Questions & Answers
Killarney to Kilkea Castle bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.
Killarney to Kilkea Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killarney to Kilkea Castle is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Killarney to Kilkea Castle.
There are 107+ hotels available in Kilkea Castle.







