How to travel from Glendalough to Kenmare, Ireland

The distance between Glendalough and Kenmare is around 324km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Glendalough to Kenmare by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KenmareGlendalough if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Kilmacanogue and then to Busáras stop 135001 then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR) then take the bus to Kenmare stop 255611.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Train

Take the train to Mallow and then to Killarney.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Bus

Take the bus to Dawson Street and then to Killarney Mission Road.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Kenmare.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance324km (201 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glendalough and Kenmare

There are several options for getting from Glendalough to Kenmare by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €64 ($64).

The distance between Glendalough and Kenmare is around 324km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (158 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Glendalough and Kenmare by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glendalough to Kenmare is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €64 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Glendalough and Kenmare, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glendalough and Kenmare. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glendalough to Kenmare. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Heuston, Mallow and Killarney. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Irish Rail run train services between Glendalough and Kenmare. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glendalough and Kenmare. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glendalough to Kenmare. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dawson Street, Dublin City South Burgh Quay, Killarney Mission Road and Killarney Station stop 635601. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

St.Kevin's Bus Service, Dublin Coach, Aircoach and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Glendalough and Kenmare. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glendalough to Kenmare. We recommend that you take the bus to Kilmacanogue and then to Busáras stop 135001 then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR) then take the bus to Kenmare stop 255611. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Glendalough and Kenmare. The distance is around 324km (201 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glendalough to Kenmare is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glendalough and Kenmare

Transport options from Glendalough to Kenmare
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
3h 55m
€54($54)
twice daily388km (241 miles)
Train
4h 30m
€130($130)
every 20 mins392km (243 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 50m
€30($30)
once daily405km (252 miles)
Bus via Dawson Street6h 55m
€33($33)
once daily434km (270 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€64($64)
on demand324km (201 miles)

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Airports near Kenmare

The following major airports near Kenmare offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Kenmare
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Kenmare
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
233km (145 miles) from Kenmare