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How to get fromKilkee to Portmageeby car ferry, car, or bus

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

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  1. Car ferry, drive, bus

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Tarbert to MTU Kerry Northcar car
    3. Take the bus from MTU Kerry North to Cahersiveenbus bus
    4h 52m
    €34–64

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Tarbert to Portmageecar car
    2h 23m
    €30–63

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kilkee to Portmagee.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 153.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Kilkee, Ireland and Portmagee, IE-KY, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kilkee to Portmagee. However, you can drive to Killimer, take the car ferry to Tarbert, drive to MTU Kerry North, take the bus to Cahersiveen, then take the bus to Portmagee. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kilkee to Portmagee via Killimer and Tarbert in around 2h 23m.

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