The cheapest and fastest trains from Dublin to Killarney
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
262 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dublin to Killarney is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dublin to Killarney will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 8 trains that leave Dublin for Killarney every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 262 km distance in an average of 3 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
17:053h15Dublin20:20Killarney£271One-way0 changes
7:003h19Dublin10:19Killarney£311One-way1 change
9:003h19Dublin12:19Killarney£311One-way1 change
11:003h19Dublin14:19Killarney£311One-way1 change
13:003h19Dublin16:19Killarney£311One-way1 change
17:053h15Dublin20:20Killarney£271One-way0 changes
19:003h16Dublin22:16Killarney£311One-way1 change
7:003h19Dublin10:19Killarney£311One-way1 change
9:003h19Dublin12:19Killarney£311One-way1 change
11:003h19Dublin14:19Killarney£311One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Dublin to Killarney
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dublin to Killarney among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 262 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£30 Average Price | £27 Average Price | £25 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Dublin to Killarney train times
The table below shows live departures for Dublin to Killarney trains for today, Thursday 14 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:00 Dublin | 3h19 | 14:19 Killarney | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:00 Dublin | 3h19 | 16:19 Killarney | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:00 Dublin | 3h19 | 18:19 Killarney | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:05 Dublin | 3h15 | 20:20 Killarney | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:00 Dublin | 3h16 | 22:16 Killarney | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:00 Dublin | 10h45 | 7:45 Killarney | 1 change | |
| Friday 15 May | |||||
![]() | 7:00 Dublin | 3h19 | 10:19 Killarney | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:00 Dublin | 3h19 | 12:19 Killarney | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dublin to Killarney
Trains from Dublin to Killarney run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £18 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 262 km distance in 3h 1m.
Distance 262 km |
Average train duration 4h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 1m |
First train 7:00 |
Last train 23:20 |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) from Dublin to Killarney trainsIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) trains will get you between Dublin and Killarney from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Dublin to Killarney train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dublin to Killarney by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Killarney, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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