There are 5 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 Ballybrophytrain 225 / ...
4h 27m€19–30Bus
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€33–47Train via Thurles
- Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Thurlestrain Ic / ...
4h 55m€21–33Bus, 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
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Killarney to Rathdowney is to train which costs €18 - €35 and takes 4h 27m.
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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
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 27m and costs €18 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 27m 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 27m and costs €18 - €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, Ballybrophy, and Ballybrophy in around 4h 27m. 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
- irishrail.ie
Train from Killarney to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Mallow to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Killarney to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Mallow to Thurles
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
Train from Limerick to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Roscrea Aby St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
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.
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