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

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There are 3 ways to get from Kilrush 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 Kilrush to Killimercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry
    3. Drive from Tarbert to Listowelcar
    4. Take the bus from Listowel to Tralee Bus Stationbus13
    5. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Castlemainebus279
    3h 40m
    €19–53

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry
    2. Drive from Tarbert to County Kerrycar
    1h 23m
    €17–41

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry
    2. Take the bus from Tarbert Ferry to Tralee Bus Stationbus274
    5h 39m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kilrush, IE-CE, Ireland and County Kerry, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kilrush to County Kerry. However, you can drive to Killimer, take the car ferry to Tarbert, drive to Listowel, take the bus to Tralee Bus Station, then take the line 279 bus to Castlemaine. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kilrush to County Kerry via Killimer and Tarbert in around 1h 23m.

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