How to travel from Limerick to Kenmare, Ireland

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.

4 routes found

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.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Killarney Mission Road and then to Kenmare stop 255611.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Killarney then take the bus to Kenmare stop 255611.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kenmare.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance143km (89 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Limerick and Kenmare

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Limerick and Kenmare. We recommend that you drive to Kenmare. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Limerick to Kenmare

Compare travel optionsbetween Limerick and Kenmare

Transport options from Limerick to Kenmare
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
2h 25m
€22($22)
every 20 mins154km (96 miles)
Bus via Killarney Station, stop 6356012h 45m
€17($17)
every 20 mins153km (95 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 35m
€32($32)
twice a week203km (126 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€29($29)
on demand143km (89 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