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How to get fromKilrush to Killarneyby car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kilrush to Killarney by car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive, bus

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    1. Take the carferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Tarbert to Abbeyfealecar car
    3. Take the bus from Abbeyfeale to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    2h 37m
    €16–40

  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Tarbert to Killarneycar car
    1h 29m
    €19–44

  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
    3. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 40 / ...
    4h 57m
    €23–51

  4. Car ferry, bus via Killarney

    1. Take the carferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tarbert Fery to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 274
    5h 10m
    €16–39

Kilrush to Killarney by bus and car ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 87.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilrush to Killarney. However, you can drive to Killimer, take the car ferry to Tarbert, drive to Abbeyfeale, then take the bus to Killarney Mission. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kilrush to Killarney via Killimer and Tarbert in around 1h 29m.

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