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.
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 Kenmare → Glendalough if you're planning a return trip.
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.
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Take the train to Mallow and then to Killarney.
Take the bus to Dawson Street and then to Killarney Mission Road.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane | 3h 55m | €54($54) | twice daily | 388km (241 miles) |
Train | 4h 30m | €130($130) | every 20 mins | 392km (243 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 50m | €30($30) | once daily | 405km (252 miles) |
Bus via Dawson Street | 6h 55m | €33($33) | once daily | 434km (270 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | €64($64) | on demand | 324km (201 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kenmare offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.