The distance between Connemara and Kenmare is around 302km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Connemara to Kenmare by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Galway City Coach Station then Henry St and then to Killarney Mission Road.
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Take the train to Portarlington and then to Killarney.
Take the bus to Galway City Coach Station then take the train to Portarlington and then to Killarney.
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There are several options for getting from Connemara to Kenmare by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).
The distance between Connemara and Kenmare is around 302km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 218km (135 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Connemara and Kenmare by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Connemara to Kenmare is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Connemara and Kenmare, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Connemara and Kenmare. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Connemara to Kenmare. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Westport, Portarlington and Killarney. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
Irish Rail run train services between Connemara and Kenmare. Trains depart once a week and will take around 6h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Connemara and Kenmare. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Connemara to Kenmare. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Recess, Galway City Coach Station, Henry St, Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay, Killarney Mission Road and Killarney Station stop 635601. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
Citylink, Bus Eireann and Dublin Coach run regular bus services between Connemara and Kenmare. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Connemara to Kenmare. We recommend that you take the bus to Galway City Coach Station then Henry St and then to Killarney Mission Road. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Kenmare is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 76km (47 miles) from Kenmare. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Connemara and Kenmare. The distance is around 302km (187 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Connemara to Kenmare is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 5h 10m | €60($60) | every 20 mins | 316km (196 miles) |
Bus via Galway City, Coach Station | 6h 20m | €51($51) | every 20 mins | 339km (211 miles) |
Train | 6h 30m | €160($160) | once a week | 526km (327 miles) |
Bus and Train | 6h 10m | €71($71) | once a week | 478km (297 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | €60($60) | on demand | 302km (187 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kenmare offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.