There are 5 ways to get from Sligo to County Kerry by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
8h 52m€48–83Bus via Killarney Bus Stn
cheapest- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 64
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus 300
9h€45–78Drive 321.7 km
- Drive from Sligo to County Kerrycar 321.7 km
4h€57–82Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Galway Ceanntbus 64
- Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain Ic
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus 13
9h 44m€58–81Bus
- Take the bus from ATU Sligo to Eyre Squarebus 964
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus 13
9h 53m€67–88
Sligo to County Kerry by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to County Kerry is to bus via Killarney Bus Stn which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to County Kerry is to drive which takes 4h and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to County Kerry. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Milltown via ATU Galway, Limerick Arthurs Qy and Killarney Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Sligo to County Kerry. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Killarney via Connolly, Dublin Heuston and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Sligo and County Kerry is 546 km. The road distance is 321.7 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to County Kerry without a car is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs €45 - €85.
It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Sligo to County Kerry, including transfers.
Sligo to County Kerry bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to County Kerry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Sligo to County Kerry is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs €45 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus via Killarney Bus Stn, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and County Kerry, Ireland?
You can take a train from Sligo to Milltown via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Mallow, Killarney, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Milltown via ATU Galway, Henry Street, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Killarney Mission, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 9h.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
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 Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Galway to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Sligo to County Kerry bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Sligo to County Kerry train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to County Kerry is 322 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Sligo to County Kerry.
There are 190+ hotels available in County Kerry.



