At Wander Wild Festival, we encourage sustainable ways to explore Killarney and enjoy the festival and outdoors. To minimise our environmental impact, we’re providing options for you to get around to selected events around and outside town, limiting the need for individual car trips. These options are outlined below.
Festival Transport (Selected Remote Events)
For a limited number of events distant from Killarney town (including Carrauntoohil, Rock Climbing and some other events), festival transport is available at a return cost of €15 per person plus booking fee, available as a separate bookable event via our Weekend Schedule or the following booking link: Wander Wild Festival Transport. Transport may be bus, minivan or taxi depending on the number of people booked.
Departure times are scheduled well in advance of your event’s start time. Your transport ticket must be pre-booked when booking an event online. Please check your event details and take note of the transport departure times below.
Festival Transport Departure Schedule
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| Date | Event | Outward Transport Departure Time | Drop off & Return Pick up Location | Transport Departure Time | Event Start Time | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 17th | Summit Carrauntoohil By the Devil's Ladder | Bus stop Mission Rd @8.30am | Cronin's Yard | 8.30am / 4.30pm return | 09:30 | Toilets, showers & refreshments are available |
| Fri 17th | Outdoor Rock-Climbing Experience at the Gap of Dunloe | Bus stop Mission Rd @8.30am | Kate Kearneys Cottage | 8.30am / 1.30pm return | 10:00 | Allow 15 minutes to walk to the first bridge in the Gap of Dunloe for this event |
| Fri 17th | Outdoor Rock-Climbing Experience at The Gap of Dunloe | Bus stop Mission Rd @1.15pm | Kate Kearneys Cottage | 1pm / 5.15pm return | 14:00 | Allow 15 minutes to walk to the first bridge in the Gap of Dunloe for this event |
| Sat 18th | Mountain Hike to the Lost Sky Train | Bus stop Mission Rd @8.30am | Cronin's Yard | 8.30am / 2pm return | 09:30 | Toilets, showers & refreshments are available |
| Sat 18th | Summit Carrauntoohil By O'Sheas Gully | Bus stop Mission Rd @8.30am | Cronin's Yard | 8.30am / 4.30pm return | 09:30 | Toilets, showers & refreshments are available |
| Sat 18th | Summit Carrauntoohil By the Devil's Ladder | Bus stop Mission Rd @8.30am | Cronin's Yard | 8.30am / 4.30pm return | 09:30 | Toilets, showers & refreshments are available |
| Sat 18th | Ireland's 3 Highest Peaks – Coomloughra Horseshoe | Bus stop Mission Rd @8.30am | Hydro Car Park, Glencar | 8.30am / 4.30pm return | 09:30 | No facilities available at this car park |
| Sat 18th | Outdoor Rock-Climbing Experience at The Gap of Dunloe | Bus stop Mission Rd @8.30am | Kate Kearneys Cottage | 8.30am / 1.30pm return | 10:00 | Allow 15 minutes to walk to the first bridge in the Gap of Dunloe for this event |
| Sat 18th | Outdoor Rock-Climbing Experience at The Gap of Dunloe | Bus stop Mission Rd @1.15pm | Kate Kearneys Cottage | 1pm / 5.15pm return | 14:00 | Allow 15 minutes to walk to the first bridge in the Gap of Dunloe for this event |
| Sun 19th | Mountain Hike to The Lost Sky Train | Bus stop Mission Rd @8.30am | Cronin's Yard | 8.30am / 2pm return | 09:30 | Toilets, showers & refreshments are available |
| Sun 19th | Summit Carrauntoohil By the Heavenly Gates | Bus stop Mission Rd @8.30am | Cronin's Yard | 8.30am / 4.30pm return | 14:00 | Allow 15 minutes to walk to the first bridge in the Gap of Dunloe for this event |
| Sun 19th | Outdoor Rock-Climbing Experience at The Gap of Dunloe – ADD/ADHD Friendly | Bus stop Mission Rd @2pm | Kate Kearneys Cottage | 2pm / 6.15pm return | 14:00 | Allow 15 minutes to walk to the first bridge in the Gap of Dunloe for this event |
Festival Transport (All Other Events)
For events closer to town, cycling or walking are great sustainable options – enjoy the journey while keeping Killarney green. Please see a list of alternative options.
Bicycle Hire
O’Sullivan Bike Hire offer regular bikes and e-bikes suitable for travel to and from outdoor activities at Ross Castle, Muckross, Dundag and other locations nearer Killarney town. The following link provides a full list of regular bikes, e-bikes and rates for you to book this yourself: https://killarneyrentabike.com/book-now/.
Local Buses
Hop on Hop Off Bus: Serves Killarney – Ross Castle and Muckross: Timetable Here. (6/8 Euro each way)
TFI Anseo: Flexible bus – only within Killarney: Download App and book collection (like taxi) (€2 per trip) Download app: IOS | Android
Taxi Services
Colm O’Donoghue 087 6248058 (Killarney Treasures), offers the following Pre-agreed Fares for Wander Wild customers (mention Wander Wild at booking):
| Destination | Fri/Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Ross Castle | €10 | €12 |
| Dundag | €15 | €20 |
| Mangerton | €16 | €20 |
| Kate Kearneys | €25 | €30 |
| Cronins Yard | €30 | €35 |
| Hydro Road | €40 | €40 |
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