281 Waterville ↔ Kenmare

Operated by TFI Local Link Kerry. First bus 06:15, last bus 18:45. 8 journeys on weekdays.

💷 Fares on the 281 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 travels free →

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

281 towards Kenmare — Monday to Friday (4 journeys)
Waterville 06:1509:3013:2017:05
Caherdaniel 06:3409:4913:3917:24
Castlecove 06:4109:5613:4617:31
Sneem 07:0310:1814:0817:53
Tahilla 07:1410:2914:1918:04
Templenoe 07:2710:4214:3218:17
Kenmare 07:3710:5214:4218:27

Route map

All stops on route 281

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 281 bus?

The first 281 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:15 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 281 bus?

The last 281 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 281 bus cost?

Fares on the 281 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 281 bus?

The 281 is operated by TFI Local Link Kerry.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.