There are 4 ways to get from Killarney to Rathdowney 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 Thurlestrain Ic / ...
4h 54m€21–33Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Roscrea Aby Stbus 735
5h 45m€18–31Drive 189.6 km
- Drive from Killarney to Rathdowneycar 189.6 km
2h 12m€34–48Bus, train
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 14
- Take the train from Limerick to Ballybrophytrain Ic / ...
6h 11m€26–42
Killarney to Rathdowney by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Killarney to Rathdowney is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Killarney to Rathdowney is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Killarney to Rathdowney. However, there are services departing from Killarney Mission and arriving at Rathdowney via Limerick Arthurs Qy and Roscrea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Killarney to Rathdowney. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Ballybrophy via Mallow and Thurles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Killarney and Rathdowney is 207 km. The road distance is 189.6 km.
The best way to get from Killarney to Rathdowney without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €20 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Killarney to Rathdowney, including transfers.
Killarney to Rathdowney bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Killarney Mission station.
Killarney to Rathdowney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Killarney to Rathdowney is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Killarney, Ireland and Rathdowney, Ireland?
You can take a train from Killarney to Rathdowney via Mallow, Thurles, Ballybrophy, and Ballybrophy in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Killarney Mission to Rathdowney via Limerick Arthurs Qy, Roscrea Aby St, and Roscrea in around 5h 45m.
- 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 Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Limerick to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
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Booking & Getting There
Killarney to Rathdowney bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Killarney to Rathdowney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Mallow station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killarney to Rathdowney is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Killarney to Rathdowney.
There are 36+ hotels available in Rathdowney.