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How to get fromKilrush to Killarneyby car ferry, car, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kilrush to Killarney by car ferry, car, train, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive, train

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    1. Take the carferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Tarbert to Traleecar car
    3. Take the train from Tralee to Killarneytrain train Ic / ...
    2h 30m
    €19–43

  2. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tarbert Fery to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 274
    3. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 40
    4h 58m
    €23–51

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Tarbert to Killarneycar car
    1h 29m
    €20–45

  4. Car ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the carferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Listowel to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 13
    3. Take the train from Tralee to Killarneytrain train Ic / ...
    3h 33m
    €25–54

Kilrush to Killarney by bus and car ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 94.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Kilrush, IE-CE, Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kilrush to Killarney. However, you can drive to Killimer, take the car ferry to Tarbert, drive to Tralee, then take the train to Killarney. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilrush to Killarney Bus Stn via Killimer Fery, Killimer, Tarbert, Tarbert Fery, and Tralee Bus Station in around 4h 58m.

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