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

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

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  1. Train, ferry, bus

    best
    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

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

    cheapest
    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 Mallowtrain train
    4. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    10h 11m
    €81–296

  3. Train, ferry, bus, drive

    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 Rosslare Europort to Waterford Hosplbus bus 370
    4. Take the bus from Waterford Hospl to Ballinroadbus bus 667
    5. Take the bus from Lemybrien to Jameson Distillerybus bus 40
    6. Drive from Jameson Distillery to Killarneycar car
    15h 49m

  4. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane CWL - KIR
    13h 37m
    €94–322

  5. Train, ferry, bus via Limerick

    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 Rosslare Europort to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 370
    4. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to O'Connell Streetbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    15h 56m

  6. Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane BRS - KIR
    10h 26m
    €94–257

  7. Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    4. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    9h 20m
    €114–302

  8. 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 46m
    €160–418

  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
    9h 46m
    €128–394

Swansea to Killarney by train, ferry, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration15h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 525.2 km
  • Duration: 15h 8m

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 Pembroke Dock, walk to Pembroke Dock, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the bus to SETU Cork Road, 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 Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Waterford Hospl, Ballinroad, Lemybrien, and Jameson Distillery in around 15h 49m.

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