There are 5 ways to get from Swords to Killarney by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain Ic
4h 57m€30–41Bus
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Killarney Missionbus 722
5h 24mDrive 316.6 km
- Drive from Swords to Killarneycar 316.6 km
3h 27m€56–81Fly
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane DUB - KIR
3h 49m€36–83Bus via Burgh Quay
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Missionbus 300
6h 29m€30–43
Swords to Killarney by bus, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swords to Killarney is to train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Swords to Killarney is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Swords to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Swords Castle and arriving at Killarney Mission via Airport Zone 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Swords to Killarney. However, there are services departing from George's Dock and arriving at Killarney via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Swords and Killarney is 318 km. The road distance is 316.6 km.
The best way to get from Swords to Killarney without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Swords to Killarney, including transfers.
Swords to Killarney bus services, operated by Flight Link Limited, depart from Airport Zone 12 station.
Swords to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Swords to Killarney is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 24m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Swords, Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Killarney once daily. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Flight Link Limited operates a bus from Airport Zone 12 to Killarney Mission every 4 hours, and the journey takes 4h.
- 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 Dublin Heuston to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €25–35
- Phone
- +353 61 511070
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 12 to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Flight Link Limited
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €27–40
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Booking & Getting There
Swords to Killarney bus services, operated by Flight Link Limited, arrive at Killarney Mission station.
Swords to Killarney train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Killarney station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swords to Killarney is 317 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Swords to Killarney.
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