There are 3 ways to get from Kenmare to Bunratty Castle by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stnbus 270
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
4h 36m€24–49Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stnbus 270
- Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
5h 16m€29–59Drive 151.1 km
- Drive from Kenmare to Bunratty Castlecar 151.1 km
2h 4m€27–39
Kenmare to Bunratty Castle by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kenmare to Bunratty Castle is to bus which costs €24 - €50 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Kenmare to Bunratty Castle is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kenmare to Bunratty Castle. However, there are services departing from Kenmare and arriving at Bunratty via Killarney Mission and Harvey's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Kenmare and Bunratty Castle is 171 km. The road distance is 151.1 km.
The best way to get from Kenmare to Bunratty Castle without a car is to bus which takes 4h 36m and costs €24 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Kenmare to Bunratty Castle, including transfers.
Kenmare to Bunratty Castle bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kenmare station.
Kenmare to Bunratty Castle bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Killarney Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kenmare to Bunratty Castle is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Kenmare to Bunratty Castle.
There are 159+ hotels available in Bunratty Castle.
What companies run services between Kenmare, Ireland and Bunratty Castle, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kenmare to Bunratty Castle via Killarney Bus Stn, Killarney Mission, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Harvey's Quay, and Bunratty in around 4h 36m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Killarney to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Mallow to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–19
- Phone
- 066 714 7038
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
Bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
- Leap
- €3–5
Bus from Kenmare to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
- Leap
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
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