There are 5 ways to get from Sligo to Kenmare by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Galway
best- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 64
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus 300
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kenmarebus 270
9h 18m€45–80Train, bus
- Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain Ic
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kenmarebus 270
9h 20m€47–82Drive 352.1 km
- Drive from Sligo to Kenmarecar 352.1 km
4h 25m€61–87Bus
- Take the bus from Teeling Street to Leitrimbus 449
- Take the bus from Leitrim to UL Student Ctrbus
- Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Killarney Missionbus 300
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kenmarebus 270
10h 6m€51–93Bus #2
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 64
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Killarney Bus Stnbus 14
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kenmarebus 270
10h 17m€56–95
Sligo to Kenmare by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Kenmare is to bus via Galway which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Sligo to Kenmare is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Kenmare. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Kenmare via ATU Galway, Limerick Arthurs Qy and Killarney Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
The distance between Sligo and Kenmare is 390 km. The road distance is 352.1 km.
The best way to get from Sligo to Kenmare without a car is to bus via Galway which takes 9h 18m and costs €45 - €80.
It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Sligo to Kenmare, including transfers.
Sligo to Kenmare bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Kenmare bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Kenmare is 352 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Sligo to Kenmare.
There are 532+ hotels available in Kenmare.
What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Kenmare, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Kenmare via ATU Galway, Henry Street, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Killarney Mission, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 9h 18m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Sligo to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–27
Train from Dublin Heuston to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €25–35
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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