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How to get fromLoop Head to Dingleby car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Loop Head to Dingle by car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Car ferry, bus

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    1. Take the carferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tarbert Fery to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 274
    3. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus bus 275
    7h 40m
    €29–60

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Loop Head to Killimercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Tarbert to Dinglecar car
    2h 27m
    €29–59

  3. Drive, car ferry, bus

    1. Drive from Loop Head to Killimercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Tarbert to Tralee Bus Stationcar car
    4. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus bus 275
    3h 47m
    €34–67

Loop Head to Dingle by bus and car ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 178.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Loop Head, Ireland and Dingle, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Loop Head to Dingle. However, you can take the line 339 bus to Kilrush, take the line 337 bus to Killimer Fery, walk to Killimer, take the car ferry to Tarbert, walk to Tarbert Fery, take the bus to Tralee Bus Station, then take the bus to Dingle. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Loop Head to Dingle via Killimer and Tarbert in around 2h 27m.

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