Getting Around, Killarney Travel, Transport and Car Rental
(Killarney, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland)
Transportation to Killarney is straightforward despite its southerly locale. There is an international airport nearby and frequent trains and buses travel in from
Dublin and
Cork. If you can't find a flight to Kerry Airport, Cork and Dublin both present good alternatives.
The town of Killarney is easy to get around on foot without ever needing to use public transport, although there are taxis on hand for those who prefer the convenience of fast travel. Horse-drawn carriages also ply the town centre, being popular with sightseeing tourists. Most people tend to hire a car if travelling around and about, especially where the Ring of Kerry is concerned.
Kerry Airport (KIR) / Arriving by Air
Address: Farranfore, Killarney, Republic of Ireland, IE
Tel: +353 066 976 4644
Kerry Airport, also known as Farranfore Airport, is located north of town and within the nearby village of Farranfore, where it receives international flights, mainly from
London Stansted and
Frankfurt. There are also regular connections with
Manchester,
Liverpool and Dublin, as well as seasonal flights to
Alicante and
Faro. It is only a 15-minute ride by shuttle or by car to town from the airport. The alternative is to fly to Cork towards the south-east.
Car Rental
Southern
Ireland has some of the best driving conditions in Europe, due to the high quality roads and lack of congestion. In addition, there is amazing scenery around Killarney and County Kerry at large, including that of the Ring of Kerry drive, which takes in the magnificent coast. Cars can be rented from Kerry Airport, as well as from
Shannon Airport, Cork Airport and
Dublin International.
Buses and Coaches
Travelling to Killarney by bus is the cheapest transport option and services come in from all over, including Dublin and Cork. Services around Kerry are limited, however, although there is a bus that takes in the Ring of Kerry in the summer. The bus station is just a short stroll from the train station and within easy walking distance of the town centre, being located across from the Friary and alongside the Outlet Centre. Those wishing to travel around County Kerry by bus will find that the Bus Eireann services are cheap and reliable, connecting nearby towns and villages such as Ballybunion, Castleisland,
Dingle, Kenmare, Listowel and Tralee, amongst others.
Trains
Killarney is on the Dublin to Cork line, which stops in Tralee. This journey time is three hours and 30 minutes from the capital, and around one hour and 30 minutes from Cork. The train station is to be found next to the bus station on Park Road, just east of the town centre. Services can be pre-booked online.
Taxis
Unless you want a convenient transfer to and from Kerry Airport, taxis are not a necessity if you stay in the town.
You can walk from one end to the other in just ten minutes, for example. However, there are taxi ranks around town if you need to get somewhere fast.