There are 6 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Tralee by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Mallow
best- 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 Traleetrain Ic
7h 12m€51–72Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 712 / ...
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Tralee Prnce's Stbus 300
7h 45m€30–166Drive 417.5 km
- Drive from Belfast to Traleecar 417.5 km
5h 18m€77–110Train, fly
- Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane DUB - KIR
6h 4m€52–130Train
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Traleetrain Ic
7h 23m€50–70Bus via Cork
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Tralee Bus Stationbus 40
9h 22m€60–185
Northern Ireland to Tralee by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Tralee is to bus which costs €30 - €170 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Tralee is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs €75 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland station to Tralee. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 11 and arriving at Tralee Prnce's St via Airport Zone 10 and Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Northern Ireland to Tralee. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Tralee via Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Northern Ireland and Tralee is 514 km. The road distance is 417.5 km.
The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Tralee without a car is to train via Mallow which takes 7h 12m and costs €50 - €75.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Northern Ireland to Tralee, including transfers.
Northern Ireland to Tralee bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Northern Ireland to Tralee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Tralee is to train via Mallow which takes 7h 12m and costs €50 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €170 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Tralee, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Tralee via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Mallow in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Tralee Prnce's St via Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 10, and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 7h 45m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–75
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €20–28
Train from Mallow to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–14
Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €28–40
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
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Booking & Getting There
Northern Ireland to Tralee bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Northern Ireland to Tralee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northern Ireland to Tralee is 418 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Northern Ireland to Tralee.
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