There are 6 ways to get from Sligo to Killarney by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- 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
7h 25m€43–61Train
- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain Ic
7h 36m€45–63Drive 321 km
- Drive from Sligo to Killarneycar 321 km
3h 54m€57–82Train, fly
- Take the train from Sligo to Drumcondratrain
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane DUB - KIR
6h 50m€61–118Bus via Claremorris
- Take the bus from ATU Sligo to Claremorrisbus 964
- Take the bus from Claremorris to UL East Gatebus
- Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Killarney Missionbus 300
7h 31mBus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 64
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus 300
8h 13m€57–81
Sligo to Killarney by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Killarney is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Killarney is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Killarney Mission via ATU Galway and Limerick Arthurs Qy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Killarney via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Sligo and Killarney is 347 km. The road distance is 321 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Killarney without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Sligo to Killarney, including transfers.
Sligo to Killarney bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.
The best way to get from Sligo to Killarney is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Killarney Mission via ATU Galway, Henry Street, and Limerick Arthurs Qy in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Killarney via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 36m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–65
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Dublin Heuston to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €25–35
Train from Sligo to Drumcondra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–26
- 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 ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
Bus from UL Student Ctr to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 74 954 8114
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
Bus from ATU Sligo to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–23
- Website
- Bus Feda Teoranta
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Claremorris to UL East Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Michael Moran
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Booking & Getting There
Sligo to Killarney bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Sligo to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Killarney is 321 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Sligo to Killarney.
There are 461+ hotels available in Killarney.







