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How to get fromHolyhead to Kenmareby ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Holyhead to Kenmare by ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kenmarebus bus 270
    9h 41m
    €50–101

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Killarney Missionbus bus 722
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kenmarebus bus 270
    10h 48m

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Kenmarecar car
    14h 1m
    €205–522

  4. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane DUB - KIR
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kenmarebus bus
    9h 4m
    €57–154

  5. Ferry, bus via Dublin

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kenmarebus bus 270
    11h 17m
    €57–200

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane MAN - KIR
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kenmarebus bus
    9h 39m
    €105–312

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Kerry Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane LPL - KIR
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kenmarebus bus
    11h 24m
    €115–323

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kenmarebus bus
    11h 15m
    €107–317

Holyhead to Kenmare by ferry, foot, tram, train, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Kenmare, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Kenmare. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, take the train to Mallow, take the train to Killarney, walk to Killarney Bus Stn, then take the bus to Kenmare. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Kenmare via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Airport Zone 12, Killarney Mission, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 10h 48m.

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