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How to get fromKilkee to County Kerryby car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Kilkee to County Kerry by car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry, bus, line 279 bus

    best
    1. Drive from Kilkee to Killimercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Tarbert to Ballybunnioncar car
    4. Take the bus from Ballybunnion to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 272
    5. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Castlemainebus bus 279
    4h 22m
    €27–69

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kilkee to Killimercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Tarbert to County Kerrycar car
    1h 35m
    €20–44

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tarbert Fery to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 274
    6h 23m
    €24–63

Kilkee to County Kerry by bus and car ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kilkee to County Kerry.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 113.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Kilkee, Ireland and County Kerry, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kilkee to County Kerry. However, you can drive to Killimer, take the car ferry to Tarbert, drive to Ballybunnion, take the bus to Tralee Bus Station, then take the line 279 bus to Castlemaine. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kilkee to County Kerry via Killimer and Tarbert in around 1h 35m.

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