How to get from Kerry Airport to Kenmare

Q: How do I get from Kerry Airport to Kenmare?

To get from Kerry Airport to Kenmare you have two options: taxi or bus. Taking an airport taxi will take around 55 minutes to reach your hotel or apartment and will cost approximately €100. On the other hand, taking a combination of two buses will give you a journey time of around 2 hours and 30 minutes, excluding wait times, but will cost just €15 per person. Be sure to check that the bus schedules align with your flight arrival before choosing this option.

Q: How far is Kenmare from Kerry Airport?

The distance from Kerry Airport to Kenmare is 59 km. Taking an airport taxi through Welcome Pickups will take around 55 minutes to reach the town, while the combined two-bus journey will take over 2 hours and 30 minutes, excluding wait and transfer times.

Fern Coll

Travel Writer/World Explorer

February 2, 2024

Located in the green hills of Ireland, Kenmare is known as the “Head of the Sea”, as it sits proudly at the top of Kenmare Bay. A popular stop on the Ring of Kerry, Kenmare is known for its friendly locals, incredible food, vibrant music scene, and epic scenery. For anyone travelling along this popular driving route, Kenmare is the perfect place to enjoy a few tranquil days.

There are two transfer options from Kerry Airport to Kenmare: taxi or bus. Taking a taxi from the airport will take 55 minutes to reach the quaint Irish town and will cost around €100. The combined bus journey using lines 14 and 270 will take longer, with a travel time of 2 hours and 30 minutes, not including waiting times, but will cost just €15 per person.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€100	55min	24/7
Bus	€30	150min	12:10–19:45

How to get from Kerry Airport to Kenmare by taxi

The easiest way to get from Kerry Airport to Kenmare is to take a taxi. They’re available 24 hours a day and a taxi driver will transport you directly to the door of your hotel in just 55 minutes. This is the best way to enjoy the scenic drive and meet a friendly local driver to start your stay off right.

What's the cost of a taxi from Kerry Airport to Kenmare?

There are no fixed fares when it comes to using a taxi from this airport. The local drivers use taximeters to calculate the cost of your journey. You can expect an average fare of around €100 for the journey to your hotel in Kenmare, but this may change.

For a competitive, fixed fare you can rely on, we recommend pre-booking your rides with Welcome Pickups instead.

Cost

€100

Trip Duration

55 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis run 24/7 from Kerry Airport (KIR).

Where do I find a taxi at Kerry Airport?

There’s a taxi rank that’s located just outside of the main terminal building at Kerry Airport. You will see the long line of taxis waiting as you exit the main building.

Convenience

There’s no better way to travel from Kerry Airport to Kenmare than a taxi. This service is available 24 hours a day, is completely direct, and you won’t have any issues carrying and storing your large luggage items for the duration of your journey.

Editor’s Note

You can bring up to 4 passengers in a standard taxi, so you can split the cost of your fare and pay your percentage of the total per person.

Useful Tips

Luggage that can fit in the trunk of the vehicle can be transported free of charge.

You can bring cash in euros or pre-book online with a card to pay your taxi driver in Kerry.

Tips are not included in the final fare. If you wish to add a tip, you can round up your fare.

How to get the bus from Kerry Airport to Kenmare

The company Bus Eireann offers different routes around Kerry. However, there’s no direct bus from Kerry Airport to Kenmare. You will first need to take the line 14 bus into Killarney, then take the 270 bus from there to Kenmare. The total journey time will be around 2 hours and 30 minutes, excluding wait times and depending on the bus schedule at that time of day.

How much is the bus from Kerry Airport to Kenmare?

The cost of a one-way ticket on the line 14 bus to Killarney is €5.50, and the cost of a single ticket on the line 270 bus to Kenmare is €9.50. This gives a total journey cost of €15 per person. Keep in mind you’ll also need to navigate from the bus stop to your final destination in Kenmare.

Cost

€15

Trip Duration

2 Hrs. 30 Min.

*There's a waiting time of up to 2 hours for the bus.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The line 14 bus runs from 12:10 to 19:25 and the 270 bus from 07:45 to 21:40.

Where do I find the bus at Kerry Airport?

The bus bays are located just outside of the Arrivals Hall at Kerry Airport. As you exit the main building, you will see the different buses clearly marked along the walkway.

Convenience

As there’s no direct bus from Kerry Airport to Kenmare, this isn’t the most convenient way to travel. You will need to make a change over in the town of Killarney, which can lead to a long wait for the next bus. Once you reach Kenmare, you will also need to find alternate transport to get to your accommodation, adding cost and time to your overall transfer.

Timetables

Line 14 Bus

Eireann Bus Schedule and Information from Kerry Airport to Killarney

Line 270 Bus

Eireann Bus Schedule and Information to Kenmare from Killarney

Editor’s Note

The line 4 bus has a much more reduced schedule than the 270, so be sure to check if the bus schedules line up when planning your trip to avoid delays.

Useful Tips

You can purchase your bus ticket from the driver in change in euros.

There's limited luggage storage on the buses, so we recommend this option only for those travelling relatively light.

Keep in mind that bus schedules during holidays or bad weather may be subject to delays or changes.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Kerry Airport to Kenmare?  

To get from Kerry Airport to Kenmare you have two options: taxi or bus. Taking an airport taxi will take around 55 minutes to reach your hotel or apartment and will cost approximately €100. On the other hand, taking a combination of two buses will give you a journey time of around 2 hours and 30 minutes, excluding wait times, but will cost just €15 per person. Be sure to check that the bus schedules align with your flight arrival before choosing this option.

What’s the cost of a taxi from Kerry Airport to Kenmare?  

There’s no fixed fare for taking a taxi from Kerry Airport to Kenmare. Drivers use taximeters for an average fare of about €100, however, if you’re looking for the peace of mind that a set fare brings, you can pre-book your rides with Welcome Pickups.

How far is Kenmare from Kerry Airport?

The distance from Kerry Airport to Kenmare is 59 km. Taking an airport taxi through Welcome Pickups will take around 55 minutes to reach the town, while the combined two-bus journey will take over 2 hours and 30 minutes, excluding wait and transfer times.

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How to get from Kerry Airport to Kenmare by taxi

What's the cost of a taxi from Kerry Airport to Kenmare?

Cost

€100

Trip Duration

55 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis run 24/7 from Kerry Airport (KIR).

Where do I find a taxi at Kerry Airport?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get the bus from Kerry Airport to Kenmare

How much is the bus from Kerry Airport to Kenmare?

Cost

€15

Trip Duration

2 Hrs. 30 Min.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The line 14 bus runs from 12:10 to 19:25 and the 270 bus from 07:45 to 21:40.

Where do I find the bus at Kerry Airport?

Convenience

Timetables

Line 14 Bus

Eireann Bus Schedule and Information from Kerry Airport to Killarney

Line 270 Bus

Eireann Bus Schedule and Information to Kenmare from Killarney

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Kerry Airport to Kenmare?

What’s the cost of a taxi from Kerry Airport to Kenmare?

How far is Kenmare from Kerry Airport?

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