Getting Around

Bus Eireann's national routes through Kerry are are complemented at a local level by the Local Link bus service with regular rural services and door to door services. Your journey can be planned using the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Real Time Journey Planner at www.transportforireland.ie. Visit Local Link Kerry for up to date timetables and special services often available for festivals and events. Many routes run along many scenic routes, stopping at visitor attractions, villages and communities.

Check out our sample 2 Day Car Free Itinerary for North Kerry, taking in Tralee, Banna Strand and Ballybunion.

In Killarney, a Hop On / Hop Off 'Big Red Bus' offers services linking Killarney National Park with Killarney town - with regular stops in the town centre, Ross Castle, Muckross House & Gardens, Muckross Traditional Farms and Torc Waterfall. In Dingle the Yellow Open Top Tour Bus takes in the magic of West Kerry along the iconic Slea Head Drive. Flightlink connects Kerry Airport with Killarney and also onwards to stops via Limerick City to Dublin. The Big Green Bus also connects Tralee and Killarney as part of its route via Co. Limerick towards Dublin.

Kerry can be explored fully via the thousands of kilometers of walking trails throughout the county, accessible to walkers with thanks to the many local landowners who have given permission for access. From the Kerry Way and South Kerry Trails routes to the Dingle Way and the Kerry Camino, walking trails in Kerry offer adventure, scenery and a unique perspective on the culture and history of the region. Our walking trails connect towns and villages by butter roads and ancient pilgrim paths.

Cycling in Kerry is a fantastic way to explore the county’s mountains, lakes and over 400km of rugged coastline along the Wild Atlantic Way. With quiet rural roads, scenic coastal routes and an increasing number of traffic-free trails, Kerry suits everything from leisurely cycling holidays to longer touring routes. The county’s varied landscapes — from mountain passes to seaside towns — make cycling both rewarding and memorable.

Bike hire is widely available across Kerry, with many towns offering standard bikes and e-bikes, while several hotels and guesthouses provide complimentary bicycle use for guests. Kerry is also developing an expanding network of greenways, the Kingdom of Kerry Greenways have been created from disused railway corridors and historic routes, connecting communities for decades. For visitors travelling with electric vehicles or e-bikes, information on EV charging points across Kerry is available via our EV Charging Points Map, supporting sustainable and car-free travel around the county.

Daily national routes from throughout Ireland connect Kerry's train stations: Rathmore, Killarney, Farranfore (for Kerry Airport) and Tralee.

Your journey can be planned using the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Real Time Journey Planner at www.transportforireland.ie or by visiting Irish Rail's website. Irish Rail provide an accessibility guide for travellers and request that people who require assistance to inform their accessibility team in advance - see the full guide here.

Kerry's islands are connected by ferry routes from the mainland to Valentia Island or the Blasket Islands / na Blascaodí. For sightseeing along the coastline or in our lakes, see our guide to boat tours.