New Castletownbere, Kenmare bus service to be launched

TFI Local Link will launch a new bus service between Castletownbere and Kenmare from December 30.

The new route is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Network.

Route 282 will operate four daily return services seven days a week including on public holidays.

Speaking ahead of the launch, TFI Local Link Kerry general manager Alan O’Connell described the new service as “another real example of the ongoing enhancement of rural transport services in Ireland”.

“Route 282 is a fantastic service for the area, which up to now has never had a public transport service seven days a week, 52 weeks of the year.

“This service is long anticipated and will be very welcomed by the community and tourists who wish to visit this beautiful area.”