How To Reach County Kerry

One of the most sought-after destinations in Ireland, County Kerry is located in the south-western part of the country in the province of Munster. Immersed deeply into Ireland’s history, the county holds many heritage sites, which has made Kerry a popular tourist spot all the way back since the 19th century. Kerry’s charm lies in its scenic rural beauty that is spread through its many towns, with its perfect combination of mountains and coastlines making up some of the best views in the country. The Ring of Kerry driving route, the lively towns and authentic Irish culture that is evident in the region’s language and even music makes travelling to this part of Ireland totally worth it. Here are all the top ways to reach County Kerry.

County Kerry has its own small regional international airport; Kerry Airport is situated at Farranfore between Killarney and Tralee. The airport mainly operates flights to and from Dublin, Frankfurt in Germany, Luton and Stansted in England, Alicante in Spain and Faro in Portugal. It is about a 20-minute drive away from Killarney; however, the airport is not well connected to public transport services. It is advisable for travellers to make prior arrangements like booking a private cab in advance from the airport.

The Cork International Airport is located just about an hour away, which has better connections to destinations across Europe. Shannon Airport is located a little farther away but is more accessible from various destinations across not just Europe, but the rest of the world. Travellers coming in via long-distance flights may benefit more from flying into either Cork or Shannon airports. From here, travellers can opt to take a direct bus or cab to County Kerry. Kerry Airport also has direct connections to Cork Airport.

All train services to County Kerry are operated by Irish Rail. Regular trains run from Dublin and Cork to the towns of Rathmore, Tralee and Killarney in the county. Travellers can get connections to Dublin and Cork from all stations across Ireland. The train journeys in Ireland are more than resourceful, enjoyable. You get to see the undulating rolls of meadows, the hills and glens, the castles and lochs as your train runs along.

Buses run regularly from various towns and cities across Ireland to County Kerry. The chief operator for buses in and out of the county is Bus Eireann. Travellers can also bring a car to the town, whether a private one or a hired cab, for a truly scenic route to Kerry. For travellers coming in from Galway or Clare, there is a car ferry across the Shannon river that runs from the town of Killimer in Clare to Tarbert in County Kerry. It operates all year round from both sides and makes car travel quite convenient in the region.

There are quite a good number of car rental companies across County Kerry; travellers can simply hire a car and drive around different towns at their own leisure. Alternately, there are also bicycle rentals available for those who prefer to go sightseeing from the back of a cycle. Bus tours with both Bus Eireann and private buses are available for visitors to the county. Apart from all these options, try exploring County Kerry by walking through its wide network of marked trails known as Kerry Way.