What is the cheapest way to get from Kilkee to Ballybunion?

The cheapest way to get from Kilkee to Ballybunion is to drive and car ferry which costs €12 - €40 and takes 1h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kilkee to Ballybunion?

The fastest way to get from Kilkee to Ballybunion is to drive and car ferry which takes 1h 6m and costs €12 - €40.

How far is it from Kilkee to Ballybunion?

The distance between Kilkee and Ballybunion is 53 km.

How do I travel from Kilkee to Ballybunion without a car?

The best way to get from Kilkee to Ballybunion without a car is to bus and car ferry and line 274 bus which takes 4h 11m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kilkee to Ballybunion?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Kilkee to Ballybunion, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ballybunion?

There are 115+ hotels available in Ballybunion.

Kilkee to Ballybunion - 2 ways to travel via bus, car ferry, and line 274 bus

There are 2 ways to get from Kilkee to Ballybunion by bus, car ferry, or car

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

Bus, car ferry, line 274 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kilkee to Kilrushbus 336
2. Take the car ferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry
3. Take the bus from Tarbert Ferry to The Scallopsbus 274
4h 11m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Kilkee to Killimercar
2. Take the car ferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry
3. Drive from Tarbert to Ballybunioncar
1h 6m
€13–35

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kilkee to Ballybunion.

Launch map view

Distance: 53.4 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Kilkee, Ireland and Ballybunion, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kilkee to Ballybunion. However, you can take the bus to Kilrush, take the line 337 bus to Killimer Ferry, walk to Killimer, take the car ferry to Tarbert, walk to Tarbert Ferry, then take the line 274 bus to The Scallops. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kilkee to Ballybunion via Killimer and Tarbert in around 1h 6m.

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