The distance between Dublin and Kenmare is around 326km (202 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Dublin to Kenmare by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR) then take the bus to Kenmare stop 255611.
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Take the bus to Killarney Mission Road.
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There are several options for getting from Dublin to Kenmare by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).
The distance between Dublin and Kenmare is around 326km (202 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 278km (173 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Dublin and Kenmare by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dublin to Kenmare is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Dublin and Kenmare, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Dublin and Kenmare. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR) then take the bus to Kenmare stop 255611. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dublin and Kenmare. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dublin to Kenmare. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Killarney Mission Road and Killarney Station stop 635601. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
Dublin Coach, Aircoach and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Dublin and Kenmare. Buses run every 4 hours 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 Dublin to Kenmare. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR) then take the bus to Kenmare stop 255611. instead which will take 2h 30m.
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 Dublin and Kenmare. The distance is around 326km (202 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dublin to Kenmare is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 2h 30m | €45($45) | every 20 mins | 334km (208 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 10m | €30($30) | every 20 mins | 352km (219 miles) |
Bus via Cork, Lower Glanmire Road | 5h 15m | €33($33) | every 20 mins | 382km (237 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | €64($64) | on demand | 326km (202 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kenmare offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.