There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Tralee by bus, train, car or plane
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Train via Mallow
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Take the train from Heuston to Mallow
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Take the train from Mallow to Tralee
Train
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Take the train from Heuston to Tralee
Bus via Cork
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Take the bus from Temple Bar, Aston Quay to Cork, Lower Glanmire Road
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Take the bus from Parnell Place, stop 255021 to Casement Station, stop 635061
Drive
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Drive from Dublin to Tralee
Fly
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Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR)
Dublin to Tralee by bus
The bus journey time between Dublin and Tralee is around 4h 25m and covers a distance of around 301 km. Operated by Dublin Coach, the Dublin to Tralee bus service departs from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay and arrives in Prince's Street. Typically 63 buses run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Tralee is to bus which costs €18 - €22 and takes 4h 25m.
The quickest way to get from Dublin to Tralee is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 3h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay and arriving at Prince's Street. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Tralee. However, there are services departing from Heuston and arriving at Tralee via Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Dublin and Tralee is 260 km. The road distance is 292.8 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Tralee without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs €18 - €22.
The bus from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay to Prince's Street takes 4h 25m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Dublin to Tralee bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay station.
Dublin to Tralee train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Tralee is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs €18 - €22. Alternatively, you can train via Mallow, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 4h 38m, you could also fly, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 3h 38m.
- Distance: 260.5 km
- Duration: 4h 25m
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Tralee, Ireland?
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay to Prince's Street every 3 hours. Tickets cost €18 - €22 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin to Tralee via Mallow in around 4h 38m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin to Kerry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €60
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- digital@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Heuston to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18 - €27
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €18 - €22
- Flexible
- €24 - €27
Train from Mallow to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €11 - €13
- Flexible
- €13 - €16
Train from Heuston to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24 - €40
- Website
- Irish Rail
- Semi Flexible
- €24 - €28
- Flexible
- €32 - €36
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Dublin City South, Burgh Quay to Prince's Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18 - €22
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Phone
- +353 1 844 7118
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Temple Bar, Aston Quay to Cork, Lower Glanmire Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17
- Website
- Aircoach
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 Parnell Place, stop 255021 to Casement Station, stop 635061
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €18
- Website
- Bus Eireann
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Dublin to Tralee bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Prince's Street station.
Dublin to Tralee train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Tralee station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Tralee is 293 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Dublin to Tralee.
Ryanair offers flights from Dublin Airport to Kerry Airport.
There are 174+ hotels available in Tralee. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Dublin to Dublin Airport is to line 703 bus which takes 13 min and costs €7 - €10.