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How to get fromLoop Head to Killarneyby car, car ferry, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Loop Head to Killarney by car, car ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, car ferry, bus via Ballybunnion

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    1. Drive from Loop Head to Killimercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Ballybunnion to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 272
    4h 52m
    €24–67

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Loop Head to Killimercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Tarbert to Killarneycar car
    2h 8m
    €26–55

  3. Line 339 bus, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the bus from Loop Head to Kilrushbus bus 339 / ...
    2. Take the carferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Tarbert Fery to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 274
    6h 49m
    €26–58

  4. Drive, car ferry, bus

    1. Drive from Loop Head to Killimercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Tarbert to Tralee Bus Stationcar car
    4. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 40
    2h 55m
    €32–65

  5. Drive, car ferry, train

    1. Drive from Loop Head to Killimercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Tarbert to Traleecar car
    4. Take the train from Tralee to Killarneytrain train Ic / ...
    3h 8m
    €25–53

Loop Head to Killarney by bus and car ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Loop Head to Killarney.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 158.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Loop Head, Ireland and Killarney, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Loop Head to Killarney. However, you can drive to Killimer, take the car ferry to Tarbert, drive to Ballybunnion, take the bus to Tralee Bus Station, walk to Tralee, then take the train to Killarney. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Loop Head to Killarney via Killimer and Tarbert in around 2h 8m.

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