There are 3 ways to get from New Ross to Killarney by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus 40
5h 23m€41–66Train
cheapest- Take the train from Waterford to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Killarneytrain Ic
5h 50m€33–47Drive 200.3 km
- Drive from New Ross to Killarneycar 200.3 km
2h 45m€36–51
New Ross to Killarney by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Ross to Killarney is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from New Ross to Killarney is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from New Ross to Killarney. However, there are services departing from New Ross and arriving at Killarney Bus Stn via Waterford Bus Stn and Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from New Ross to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Killarney via Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between New Ross and Killarney is 231 km. The road distance is 200.3 km.
The best way to get from New Ross to Killarney without a car is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from New Ross to Killarney, including transfers.
New Ross to Killarney bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
New Ross to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from New Ross to Killarney is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between New Ross, Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?
You can take a bus from New Ross to Killarney Bus Stn via The Clock Tower, Waterford Bus Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Bus Stn in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Ross to Killarney via The Clock Tower, Waterford, and Limerick Junction in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Waterford to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Limerick Junction to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
New Ross to Killarney bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Cork Andersn's Quay station.
New Ross to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Ross to Killarney is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from New Ross to Killarney.
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