How to travel from Glengarriff to Kenmare, Ireland

The distance between Glengarriff and Kenmare is around 27km (17 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 22min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Glengarriff to Kenmare by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Kenmare.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsonce a week
Operated by

Local Link Kerry

🚀 Fastest
2
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Kenmare.

  • Duration22min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

Donal Harrington Coach and Hackney Service

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car
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Drive

Drive to Kenmare.

  • Duration22min
  • Distance27km (17 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glengarriff and Kenmare

There are several options for getting from Glengarriff to Kenmare by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 22min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Glengarriff and Kenmare is around 27km (17 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 14km (9 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Glengarriff and Kenmare by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glengarriff to Kenmare is to take a taxi which takes around 22min and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Glengarriff and Kenmare. We recommend that you take a taxi to Kenmare. instead which will take 22min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glengarriff and Kenmare. It typically takes around 1hr and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Glengarriff and Kenmare with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 1hr.

Local Link Kerry run regular bus services between Glengarriff and Kenmare. Buses run once a week and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glengarriff to Kenmare. We recommend that you take the bus to Kenmare. instead which will take 1hr.

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 Glengarriff and Kenmare. The distance is around 27km (17 miles) by road and it will take around 22min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glengarriff to Kenmare is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around .

How do I get from Glengarriff to Kenmare

Compare travel optionsbetween Glengarriff and Kenmare

Transport options from Glengarriff to Kenmare
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1hr
once a week27km (17 miles)
Taxi
22min
€55($55)
on demand27km (17 miles)
Drive
22min
€6($6)
on demand27km (17 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