How to travel from The Aran Islands to Kenmare, Ireland
The distance between The Aran Islands and Kenmare is around 265km (164 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 5hrs.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from The Aran Islands to Kenmare by ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kenmare → The Aran Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then take the train to Killarney.
- Duration5hrs
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 and then to Killarney Mission Road.
- Duration5hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€83($83)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between The Aran Islands and Kenmare
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from The Aran Islands to Kenmare by ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €78 ($78) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).
The distance between The Aran Islands and Kenmare is around 265km (164 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 137km (85 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from The Aran Islands and Kenmare by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from The Aran Islands to Kenmare is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €95 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between The Aran Islands and Kenmare is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €78 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between The Aran Islands and Kenmare. We recommend that you take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then take the train to Killarney. instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between The Aran Islands and Kenmare. We recommend that you take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then take the train to Killarney. instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from The Aran Islands to Kenmare. We recommend that you take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 and then to Killarney Mission Road. instead which will take 5hrs.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from The Aran Islands to Kenmare. We recommend that you take a ferry to Doolin then take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 and then to Killarney Mission Road. instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from The Aran Islands to Kenmare is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €83 ($83).
Compare travel optionsbetween The Aran Islands and Kenmare
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Bus and Train | 5hrs | €95($95) | twice a week | 315km (196 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 5hrs | €83($83) | once daily | 265km (164 miles) |
| Ferry to Doolin, bus | 5h 45m | €78($78) | once daily | 291km (181 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between The Aran Islands and Kenmare
Ferry operators
Doolin Ferry Co
Doolin Ferries
Bus companies
Bus Eireann
Airports near Kenmare
The following major airports near Kenmare offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.
Cork Airport (ORK)
- Distance
- 76km (47 miles) from Kenmare
Shannon Airport (SNN)
- Distance
- 102km (63 miles) from Kenmare
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
- Distance
- 233km (145 miles) from Kenmare