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How to get fromKillarney to Bear Islandby bus, car ferry, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Killarney to Bear Island by bus, car ferry, or taxi

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  1. Bus, car ferry via Kenmare

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    1. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kenmarebus bus 270
    2. Take the bus from Kenmare to Castletownberebus bus 282
    3. Take the car ferry from Castletownbere to Bere Islandcarferry car ferry
    4h 9m

  2. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Killarney to Castletownberetaxi taxi
    2. Take the car ferry from Castletownbere to Bere Islandcarferry car ferry
    1h 34m

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Killarney to Ardgroombus bus R46b
    2. Take the car ferry from Castletownbere to Bere Islandcarferry car ferry
    4h 42m

  4. Taxi, car ferry #2

    1. Take the taxi from Killarney to Castletownberetaxi taxi
    2. Take the car ferry from Castletownbere to Bere Islandcarferry car ferry
    1h 34m

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Map of how to get from Killarney to Bear Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 91.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Killarney, Ireland and Bear Island, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Killarney to Bear Island. However, you can take the bus to Kenmare, take the bus to Castletownbere, walk to Castletownbere, then take the car ferry to Bere Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Castletownbere then take the car ferry to Bere Island.

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