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How to get fromKillarney to Loop Headby bus, car ferry, car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Killarney to Loop Head by bus, car ferry, car, or train

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  1. Bus, car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Tralee Bus Stationbus279 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Ballybunnionbus272
    3. Take the car ferry from Tarbert to Killimercarferry
    4. Drive from Killimer to Loop Headcar
    5h 27m
    €30–69

  2. Train, drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Killarney to TraleetrainIc
    2. Drive from Tralee to Tarbertcar
    3. Take the car ferry from Tarbert to Killimercarferry
    4. Drive from Killimer to Loop Headcar
    3h 17m
    €24–53

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Killarney to Tarbertcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Tarbert to Killimercarferry
    3. Drive from Killimer to Loop Headcar
    2h 8m
    €26–54

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to University Hospital Kerrybus279 / ...
    2. Take the bus from University Hospital Kerry to Tarbert Ferrybus274
    3. Take the car ferry from Tarbert to Killimercarferry
    4. Take the bus from Kilrush to Loop Headbus339 / ...
    8h 20m

  5. Bus, drive, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Tralee Bus Stationbus279 / ...
    2. Drive from Tralee Bus Station to Tarbertcar
    3. Take the car ferry from Tarbert to Killimercarferry
    4. Drive from Killimer to Loop Headcar
    3h 43m
    €27–64

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Killarney, Ireland and Loop Head, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Killarney to Loop Head. However, you can take the bus to Tralee Bus Station, take the bus to Ballybunnion, drive to Tarbert, take the car ferry to Killimer, then drive to Loop Head. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Killarney to Loop Head via Tarbert and Killimer in around 2h 8m.

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