Rome2Rio

How to get fromBristol to Kilrushby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

Find Transport to Kilrush

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Bristol to Kilrush by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, ferry, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 370
    5. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Dungarvanbus bus 40
    6. Take the bus from Dungarvan to Fermoybus bus 363
    7. Drive from Fermoy to Kilrushcar car
    17h 38m

  2. Fly Bristol Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Ennis B na Trócairebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Kilrushbus bus
    9h 42m
    €52–153

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busárasbus bus 132
    5. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Ennis Frs Walkbus bus 300
    6. Take the bus from Ennis Frs Walk to Aldi Kilrushbus bus 335
    22h 12m
    €133–352

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bristol to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilrushcar car
    13h 21m
    €124–486

  5. Fly Bristol Airport to Kerry Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane BRS - KIR
    2. Take the car ferry from Tarbert to Killimercarferry car ferry
    11h 22m
    €74–232

  6. Train, ferry, bus, drive via Waterford

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Hosplbus bus 370
    5. Take the bus from Whitfield Hospital to Dungarvanbus bus 40
    6. Take the bus from Dungarvan to Fermoybus bus 363
    7. Drive from Fermoy to Kilrushcar car
    18h 6m

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LHR - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Kilrushbus bus
    8h 30m
    €147–408

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane BHX - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Kilrushbus bus
    8h 6m
    €93–247

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Kilrushbus bus
    9h 39m
    €141–333

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane LTN - KIR
    4. Take the car ferry from Tarbert to Killimercarferry car ferry
    9h 37m
    €133–509

  11. Fly Bristol Airport to Cork Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    2. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Kilrushbus bus
    11h 4m
    €93–215

Bristol to Kilrush by train, ferry, bus, and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration22h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€133Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Bristol to Kilrush. However, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the bus to SETU Cork Road, take the bus to Dungarvan, take the bus to Fermoy, then drive to Kilrush. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Aldi Kilrush via Cardiff Central, Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Dublin Busáras, Burgh Quay, and Ennis Frs Walk in around 22h 12m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Ireland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Bristol

Trips to Kilrush

Popular routes