What is the cheapest way to get from Loop Head to Killarney?

The cheapest way to get from Loop Head to Killarney is to drive and car ferry and train which costs €24 - €55 and takes 3h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Loop Head to Killarney?

The fastest way to get from Loop Head to Killarney is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 7m and costs €26 - €55.

How far is it from Loop Head to Killarney?

The distance between Loop Head and Killarney is 156 km.

How long does it take to get from Loop Head to Killarney?

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Loop Head to Killarney, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Killarney?

There are 436+ hotels available in Killarney.

Loop Head to Killarney - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Loop Head to Killarney by car, car ferry, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry, bus via Ballybunnion
best
1. Drive from Loop Head to Killimer
2. Take the car ferry from Killimer to Tarbert
3. Take the bus from Ballybunnion to Tralee Bus Station272
4. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Killarney Bus Station40 / ...
4h 33m
€28–68
Drive, car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Drive from Loop Head to Killimer
2. Take the car ferry from Killimer to Tarbert
3. Drive from Tarbert to Tralee
4. Take the train from Tralee to KillarneyIc / ...
3h 21m
€24–53
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Loop Head to Killimer
2. Take the car ferry from Killimer to Tarbert
3. Drive from Tarbert to Killarney
2h 7m
€26–54
Drive, car ferry, bus
1. Drive from Loop Head to Killimer
2. Take the car ferry from Killimer to Tarbert
3. Drive from Tarbert to Tralee Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Killarney Bus Station40 / ...
2h 46m
€25–63

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 156 km
Duration: 4h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Loop Head to Killarney. 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 bus to Killarney Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Loop Head to Killarney via Killimer and Tarbert in around 2h 7m.

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