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How to get fromEdinburgh to Kenmareby car, car ferry, plane, bus or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kenmare by car, car ferry, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Kenmarecar car
    10h 44m
    €149–219

  2. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane EDI - ORK
    2. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Kenmarebus bus
    9h 16m
    €55–183

  3. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Kerry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane EDI - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Kenmarebus bus
    8h 46m
    €72–176

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane GLA - KIR
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Kenmarebus bus
    9h 20m
    €81–271

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane GLA - ORK
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Kenmarebus bus
    10h 16m
    €101–308

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain train
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Kenmarebus bus
    10h 42m
    €78–209

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kerry Airport (KIR) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Kenmare, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Kenmare. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Kenmare. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kerry Airport (KIR), walk to Kerry Airport, take the bus to Killarney Bus Station, then take the bus to Kenmare.

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