278 Fenit to Tralee
Operated by TFI Local Link Kerry. First bus 07:45, last bus 23:15. 16 journeys on weekdays. Today, a Sunday: first 07:45, last 21:40. Fares: TFI zonal, cheaper with a Leap Card — more.
Wanted a different 278? 4 other bus routes are numbered 278 elsewhere in the UK — see every 278 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:45 | 09:50 | 12:10 | 14:10 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenit | 07:45 | 09:50 | 12:10 | 14:10 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 21:00 |
| Tawlaught | 07:47 | 09:52 | 12:12 | 14:12 | 16:02 | 19:02 | 21:02 |
| Kilfenora | 07:50 | 09:55 | 12:15 | 14:15 | 16:05 | 19:05 | 21:05 |
| Spa | 07:54 | 09:59 | 12:19 | 14:19 | 16:09 | 19:09 | 21:09 |
| Monavally | 08:03 | 10:08 | 12:28 | 14:28 | 16:18 | 19:18 | · |
| MTU Kerry North | 08:10 | 10:15 | 12:35 | 14:35 | 16:25 | 19:25 | · |
| MTU Kerry South | 08:15 | 10:20 | 12:40 | 14:40 | 16:30 | 19:30 | · |
| Univ Hosp Kerry | 08:18 | 10:23 | 12:43 | 14:43 | 16:33 | 19:33 | · |
| Tralee Bus Station | 08:26 | 10:31 | 12:51 | 14:51 | 16:41 | 19:41 | 21:23 |
| Tralee Denny Street | 08:32 | 10:37 | 12:57 | 14:57 | 16:47 | 19:47 | 21:29 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with TFI Local Link Kerry before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 towards Tralee: 7 journeys, first 07:45 towards Fenit: 7 journeys, first 09:00
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 The operator’s data shows its ordinary Friday timetable for this date, which usually means its New Year's Day times have not been published yet. Check with TFI Local Link Kerry before you travel.
Route map
All stops on route 278
278 towards Tralee
All 10 stops
- Fenit
- Tawlaught
- Kilfenora
- Spa
- Monavally Tralee
- MTU Kerry North Tralee
- MTU Kerry South Tralee
- Univ Hosp Kerry Tralee
- Tralee Bus Station Tralee
- Tralee Denny Street Tralee
278 towards Fenit
All 10 stops
- Tralee Denny Street Tralee
- Tralee Bus Station Tralee
- Univ Hosp Kerry Tralee
- MTU Kerry South Tralee
- MTU Kerry North Tralee
- Monavally Tralee
- Spa
- Kilfenora
- Tawlaught
- Fenit
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 278 bus?
The first 278 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 278 bus?
The last 278 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 278 bus cost?
Fares on the 278 are set under the National Transport Authority's fare structure. Paying with a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most city services.
Who runs the 278 bus?
The 278 is operated by TFI Local Link Kerry.
Timetable data from TFI Local Link Kerry via Ireland's National Transport Authority. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.