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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dublin to Tralee
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 57 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
260 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dublin to Tralee is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dublin to Tralee will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 8 trains that leave Dublin for Tralee on Tue, May 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 26 the direct trains cover the 260 km distance in an average of 3 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
On Tue, May 26 the slowest trains will take 3 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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5:05 PM3h55Dublin9:00 PMTralee$371One-way0 transfers- 7:00 AM3h58Dublin10:58 AMTralee$431One-way1 transfer
- 9:00 AM3h58Dublin12:58 PMTralee$431One-way1 transfer
- 11:00 AM3h58Dublin2:58 PMTralee$431One-way1 transfer
- 1:00 PM3h58Dublin4:58 PMTralee$431One-way1 transfer
- 5:05 PM3h55Dublin9:00 PMTralee$371One-way0 transfers
- 7:00 AM3h58Dublin10:58 AMTralee$431One-way1 transfer
- 9:00 AM3h58Dublin12:58 PMTralee$431One-way1 transfer
- 11:00 AM3h58Dublin2:58 PMTralee$431One-way1 transfer
- 1:00 PM3h58Dublin4:58 PMTralee$431One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Dublin to Tralee
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dublin to Tralee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $34 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dublin to Tralee:
A bus is $0.05 (€0.04) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dublin to Tralee costing on average $34 (€27).
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dublin to Tralee costing on average $43 (€34).
Other travel options to Tralee take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 52m.
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Dublin to Tralee train times
The table below shows live departures for Dublin to Tralee trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM Dublin | 3h58 | 10:58 AM Tralee | 1 transfer | |
| 9:00 AM Dublin | 3h58 | 12:58 PM Tralee | 1 transfer | |
| 11:00 AM Dublin | 3h58 | 2:58 PM Tralee | 1 transfer | |
| 1:00 PM Dublin | 3h58 | 4:58 PM Tralee | 1 transfer | |
| 3:00 PM Dublin | 3h58 | 6:58 PM Tralee | 1 transfer | |
| 5:05 PM Dublin | 3h55 | 9:00 PM Tralee | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dublin to Tralee
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Trains from Dublin to Tralee run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 161 miles (260 km) distance in 3h 42m.
Distance 161 miles (260 km) |
Average train duration 4h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 42m |
First train 7:00 AM |
Last train 11:20 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) from Dublin to Tralee trainsIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) trains will get you between Dublin and Tralee from $25 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Dublin to Tralee
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