279 Tralee to Killarney via Killorglin

Operated by Bus Éireann. First bus 05:45, last bus 23:05. 24 journeys on weekdays. Fares: TFI zonal, cheaper with a Leap Card — more.

Next towards Killarney from Tralee Bus Station: 05:45, 07:20, 09:25

Next towards Tralee from Killarney Bus Stn: 05:50, 07:30, 09:30

Wanted a different 279? 3 other bus routes are numbered 279 elsewhere in the UK — see every 279 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Killarney · Monday to Friday · 12 journeys
Stop 05:4507:2009:1511:1012:4513:5515:1516:5018:1020:3021:3523:05
MTU Kerry North ··09:15····16:5018:10···
MTU Kerry South ··09:19····16:5418:13···
Tralee Bus Station 05:4507:2009:2511:1012:4513:5515:1517:0018:2120:3021:3523:05
Univ Hosp Kerry 05:4707:2209:2811:1412:4914:0115:2117:0618:2420:3221:3723:07
Castlemaine 06:0507:4009:4611:3313:0714:2115:4217:2718:4320:5021:5523:24
Milltown 06:1007:4509:5211:3813:1214:2615:4717:3318:4820:5421:5923:28
Killorglin 06:2407:5910:0711:5113:2614:4016:0217:5119:0121:0522:1023:38
Beaufort Br 06:3608:1110:1912:0213:3714:5316:1418:0419:1221:1722:2223:49
Fossa 06:3908:1410:2212:0513:4014:5616:1718:0719:1521:2022:2523:52
Fossa Cross 06:4108:1610:2412:0713:4214:5916:1918:0919:1721:2122:2623:54
Rock Road 06:4608:2310:3012:1413:4815:0616:2918:1619:2221:2622:3123:59
Killarney Bus Stn 06:5008:2810:3512:1913:5315:1216:3518:2119:2821:3122:3600:04

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

Fares on the 279 are set under the National Transport Authority's fare structure. Paying with a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most city services. Who travels free →

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Bus Éireann before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route 279

279 towards Killarney

All 12 stops
  1. MTU Kerry North Tralee
  2. MTU Kerry South Tralee
  3. Tralee Bus Station Tralee
  4. Univ Hosp Kerry Tralee
  5. Castlemaine
  6. Milltown
  7. Killorglin Killorglin
  8. Beaufort Br
  9. Fossa
  10. Fossa Cross
  11. Rock Road Killarney
  12. Killarney Bus Stn Killarney

279 towards Tralee

All 12 stops
  1. Killarney Bus Stn Killarney
  2. Rock Road Killarney
  3. Fossa Cross
  4. Fossa
  5. Beaufort Br
  6. Killorglin Killorglin
  7. Milltown
  8. Castlemaine
  9. Univ Hosp Kerry Tralee
  10. Tralee Bus Station Tralee
  11. MTU Kerry South Tralee
  12. MTU Kerry North Tralee

Towns & areas on this route

TraleeKillarneyKillorglin

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 279 bus?

The first 279 departure on weekdays leaves at 05:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 279 bus?

The last 279 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 279 bus cost?

Fares on the 279 are set under the National Transport Authority's fare structure. Paying with a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most city services.

Who runs the 279 bus?

The 279 is operated by Bus Éireann.

Timetable data from Bus Éireann via Ireland's National Transport Authority. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.