The distance between Limerick and Kenmare is around 143km (89 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Limerick to Kenmare by bus, train 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 Killarney Mission Road and then to Kenmare stop 255611.
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Take the train to Killarney then take the bus to Kenmare stop 255611.
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There are several options for getting from Limerick to Kenmare by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).
The distance between Limerick and Kenmare is around 143km (89 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 109km (68 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Limerick and Kenmare by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Limerick to Kenmare is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Limerick and Kenmare, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Limerick and Kenmare. We recommend that you drive to Kenmare. instead which will take 1h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Limerick and Kenmare. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Limerick 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 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
Dublin Coach, Bus Eireann and Local Link Kerry run regular bus services between Limerick and Kenmare. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Limerick to Kenmare. We recommend that you take the bus to Killarney Mission Road and then to Kenmare stop 255611. instead which will take 2h 25m.
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 Limerick and Kenmare. The distance is around 143km (89 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limerick to Kenmare is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 2h 25m | €22($22) | every 20 mins | 154km (96 miles) |
Bus via Killarney Station, stop 635601 | 2h 45m | €17($17) | every 20 mins | 153km (95 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2h 35m | €32($32) | twice a week | 203km (126 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | €29($29) | on demand | 143km (89 miles) |
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Bus Eireann
Local Link Kerry
The following major airports near Kenmare offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.