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How to get fromSwansea to Killarneyby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Swansea to Killarney by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to The Clock Towerbus bus 340
    4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    5. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 40
    14h 49m
    €113–181

  2. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane CWL - KIR
    13h 36m
    €74–262

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain train Ic
    15h 48m
    €164–278

  4. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane BRS - KIR
    9h 2m
    €110–306

  5. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 370
    4. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    5. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 40
    15h 8m
    €153–358

  6. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    4. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    9h 38m
    €115–311

  7. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane LTN - KIR
    8h 45m
    €158–483

  8. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain train
    10h 25m
    €79–303

  9. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    4. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    10h 10m
    €128–404

Swansea to Killarney by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 513.2 km
  • Duration: 14h 49m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Killarney, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Swansea to Killarney. However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the bus to Wexford Stn, take the bus to The Clock Tower, walk to Waterford Bus Stn, take the bus to Cork Andersn's Quay, walk to Cork Bus Stn, then take the bus to Killarney Bus Stn. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swansea to Killarney via Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 15h 48m.

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