There are 7 ways to get from Lifford to Killarney by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best- Take the bus from Lifford to Airport Zone 16bus 932
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic / ...
7h 57m€51–79Train
- Take the train from Londonderry to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic / ...
9h 25m€69–101Drive 406.1 km
- Drive from Lifford to Killarneycar 406.1 km
5h 11m€69–100Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Lifford to Airport Zone 16bus
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane DUB - KIR
6h 25m€57–109Bus
- Take the bus from Lifford to Airport Zone 16bus 932 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Killarney Missionbus 722
8hBus, train
- Take the bus from Lifford to Dublin Busárasbus 32
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic / ...
8h 23m€52–75Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Lifford to Dublin Busárasbus 32
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Missionbus 300
9h 26m€52–75
Lifford to Killarney by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lifford to Killarney is to bus and train via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs €50 - €80 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Lifford to Killarney is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Lifford to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Lifford and arriving at Killarney Mission via Airport Zone 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Lifford to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Londonderry and arriving at Killarney via Belfast Grand Central, Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Lifford and Killarney is 515 km. The road distance is 406.1 km.
The best way to get from Lifford to Killarney without a car is to bus and train via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 7h 57m and costs €50 - €80.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Lifford to Killarney, including transfers.
Lifford to Killarney bus services, operated by Mc Ginley Coach Travel, depart from Lifford station.
Lifford to Killarney train services, operated by Translink, depart from Londonderry station.
The best way to get from Lifford to Killarney is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Lifford, Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Lifford to Killarney via Londonderry, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Mallow in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lifford to Killarney Mission via Airport Zone 16 and Airport Zone 12 in around 8h.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–65
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €20–28
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €20–28
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Dublin Heuston to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €20–28
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Londonderry to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +35 374 913 5201
- [email protected]
- Website
- johnmcginley.com
Bus from Lifford to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–29
- Website
- https://johnmcginley.com/
Bus from Lifford to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–29
- Website
- https://johnmcginley.com/
Bus from Lifford to Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–29
- Website
- https://johnmcginley.com/
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.transportforireland.ie
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Lifford to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Lifford to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €27–40
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More Questions & Answers
Lifford to Killarney bus services, operated by Mc Ginley Coach Travel, arrive at Airport Zone 16 station.
Lifford to Killarney train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lifford to Killarney is 406 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Lifford to Killarney.
There are 526+ hotels available in Killarney.