The distance between Galway and Kenmare is around 241km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Galway to Kenmare by bus 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 Henry St and then to Killarney Mission Road.
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There are several options for getting from Galway to Kenmare by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).
The distance between Galway and Kenmare is around 241km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 160km (99 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Galway and Kenmare by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Galway to Kenmare is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).
The cheapest way to travel between Galway and Kenmare, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Galway and Kenmare. We recommend that you drive to Kenmare. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Galway and Kenmare. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Galway to Kenmare. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 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 3h 50m.
Citylink, Dublin Coach and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Galway and Kenmare. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Galway to Kenmare. We recommend that you take the bus to Henry St and then to Killarney Mission Road. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Galway and Kenmare. The distance is around 241km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Galway to Kenmare is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €34 ($34).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 3h 50m | €34($34) | every 20 mins | 252km (157 miles) |
Bus via Colbert Station, stop 635031 | 5hrs | €25($25) | every 20 mins | 275km (171 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | €48($48) | on demand | 241km (150 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kenmare offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.