Bus from Tralee to Killarney
5 direct routes · 35–68 min · first bus 05:45, last bus 23:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to Killarney as of 00:15
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Tralee, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 279 | Bus Éireann | ~68 min | 12 | Sat 12 · Sun 11 | 05:45 | 23:05 | Tralee Bus Station | Killarney Bus Stn | Killorglin |
| 40 | Bus Éireann | ~40 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 9 | 06:15 | 17:50 | Tralee Bus Station | Killarney Bus Stn | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 271, 14, 284
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271 | Bus Éireann | ~64 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 08:40 | 12:45 | Tralee Bus Station | Killarney Bus Stn | — |
| 14 | Bus Éireann | ~35 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 21:40 | 21:40 | Tralee Bus Station | Killarney Bus Stn | — |
| 284 | Bus Éireann | ~58 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:15 | 16:15 | Tralee Bus Station | Killarney Bus Stn | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Tralee on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 279 bus, 40 bus, 271 bus, 14 bus or 284 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Tralee to Killarney?
5 routes run directly from Tralee to Killarney: the 279 (Bus Éireann), the 40 (Bus Éireann), the 271 (Bus Éireann), the 14 (Bus Éireann), the 284 (Bus Éireann). The most frequent is the 279, 12 times each weekday — board at Tralee Bus Station and get off at Killarney Bus Stn, about 68 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Tralee to Killarney?
Between 35 minutes on the 14 and 68 on the 279, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Killorglin on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Tralee to Killarney?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:45 and the last around 23:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Tralee to Killarney?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.