What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Kenmare?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Kenmare is to train and fly and bus which costs €80 - €230 and takes 10h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Kenmare?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Kenmare is to train and fly and bus which takes 9h 26m and costs €85 - €220.

How far is it from Cardiff to Kenmare?

The distance between Cardiff and Kenmare is 599 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Kenmare without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Kenmare without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 19h 55m and costs €120 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Kenmare?

It takes approximately 14h 39m to get from Cardiff to Kenmare, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kenmare?

There are 484+ hotels available in Kenmare.

Cardiff to Kenmare - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Kenmare by train, ferry, bus, car, 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.

Train, ferry, bus, drive
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry 0
3. Take the bus from Wexford O'Hanrahan Station to Whitfield Hospitalbus 340
4. Take the bus from Whitfield Hospital to Jameson Distillerybus 40
5. Drive from Jameson Distillery to Kenmarecar
14h 39m
€115–330
Fly Cardiff Airport to Kerry Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane CWL - KIR
2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Kenmarebus
10h 19m
€56–231
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry
3. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Grand Canal Docktrain Ic
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain Ic
5. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Kenmarebus 270
19h 55m
€120–270
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane BRS - KIR
3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Kenmarebus
9h 38m
€82–253
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BRS - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain
4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Kenmarebus
9h 26m
€86–217
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane LTN - KIR
4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Kenmarebus
9h 30m
€106–324
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain
4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Kenmarebus
10h 57m
€81–223
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LHR - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain
4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Kenmarebus
10h 29m
€140–394
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHX - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain
4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Kenmarebus
10h 35m
€65–290

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kerry Airport (KIR) flights

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Kenmare.

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Distance: 598.9 km
Duration: 14h 39m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Kenmare, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Kenmare. However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the bus to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station, take the bus to Whitfield Hospital, take the bus to Jameson Distillery, then drive to Kenmare. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Kenmare via Pembroke Dock, Pembroke Dock, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Grand Canal Dock, Navan Road Parkway, Dublin Heuston, Killarney, and Killarney Bus Station in around 19h 55m.

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