There are 6 ways to get from Tralee to Dublin by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Tralee to Heuston
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Prince's Street to Dublin, Arlington Hotel
4 alternative options
Train via Mallow
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Take the train from Tralee to Mallow
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Take the train from Mallow to Heuston
Bus via Cork
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Take the bus from Casement Station, stop 635061 to Parnell Place, stop 255021
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Take the bus from Cork, Lower Glanmire Road to Bachelor's Walk
Drive
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Drive from Tralee to Dublin
Fly
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Fly from Kerry (KIR) to Dublin (DUB)
Tralee to Dublin by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tralee to Dublin is to bus which costs €18 - €22 and takes 4h 30m.
The quickest way to get from Tralee to Dublin is to fly which costs €30 - €70 and takes 3h.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Prince's Street and arriving at Dublin, Arlington Hotel. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Tralee to Dublin. However, there are services departing from Tralee and arriving at Heuston via Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Tralee and Dublin is 260 km. The road distance is 293.3 km.
The best way to get from Tralee to Dublin without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Tralee to Dublin, including transfers.
Tralee to Dublin bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Prince's Street station.
Tralee to Dublin train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Tralee station.
The best way to get from Tralee to Dublin is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €22 and takes 4h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 3h.
- Distance: 260.5 km
- Duration: 4h 11m
What companies run services between Tralee, Ireland and Dublin, Ireland?
Irish Rail operates a train from Tralee to Heuston twice daily. Tickets cost €24 - €40 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, Dublin Coach operates a bus from Prince's Street to Dublin, Arlington Hotel every 3 hours. Tickets cost €18 - €22 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Kerry to Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €60
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- digital@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tralee to Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24 - €40
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €24 - €28
- Flexible
- €32 - €36
Train from Tralee to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €11 - €13
- Flexible
- €13 - €16
Train from Mallow to Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18 - €27
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €18 - €22
- Flexible
- €24 - €27
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Prince's Street to Dublin, Arlington Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18 - €22
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus and coach operator Bus Éireann operates local bus services throughout Ireland, including city bus services in Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford, as well as commuter and intercity bus services throughout the country. Fares vary by region and distance; purchase tickets with cash on the bus or use a Leap Card.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 1850 836 611
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Casement Station, stop 635061 to Parnell Place, stop 255021
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €18
- Website
- Bus Eireann
- Phone
- +353 1 844 7118
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Cork, Lower Glanmire Road to Bachelor's Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17
- Website
- Aircoach
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Kerry Airport to Dublin Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Tralee to Dublin bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Dublin, Arlington Hotel station.
Tralee to Dublin train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tralee to Dublin is 293 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Tralee to Dublin.
Ryanair offers flights from Kerry Airport to Dublin Airport.
There are 564+ hotels available in Dublin. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Tralee to Kerry Airport is to bus which takes 27 min and costs €7 - €11.