There are 4 ways to get from Ballybunion to Valentia Island by bus or car
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Bus via Portmagee
best- Take the bus from The Scallops to MTU Kerry Northbus 274
- Take the bus from MTU Kerry North to Cahersiveenbus 279A
4h 51m€22–44Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ballybunnion to Tralee Bus Stationbus 272
- Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus
- Take the bus from Cahersiveen to Knightstownbus
5h 16m€8–46Drive 118.6 km
- Drive from Ballybunion to Valentia Islandcar 118.6 km
1h 42m€21–31Bus via Killorglin
- Take the bus from Ballybunnion to Tralee Bus Stationbus 272
- Take the bus from Killorglin to Cahersiveenbus 280 / ...
- Take the bus from Cahersiveen to Knightstownbus
6h 2m€11–59
Ballybunion to Valentia Island by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballybunion to Valentia Island is to bus which costs €7 - €50 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Ballybunion to Valentia Island is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballybunion to Valentia Island. However, there are services departing from The Scallops and arriving at Portmagee via MTU Kerry North and Cahersiveen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Ballybunion and Valentia Island is 130 km. The road distance is 118.6 km.
The best way to get from Ballybunion to Valentia Island without a car is to bus via Portmagee which takes 4h 51m and costs €21 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Ballybunion to Valentia Island, including transfers.
Ballybunion to Valentia Island bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Kerry, depart from The Scallops station.
Ballybunion to Valentia Island bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Kerry, arrive at MTU Kerry North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballybunion to Valentia Island is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Ballybunion to Valentia Island.
There are 187+ hotels available in Valentia Island.
What companies run services between Ballybunion, Ireland and Valentia Island, Ireland?
You can take a bus from The Scallops to Portmagee via MTU Kerry North and Cahersiveen in around 4h 51m.
- Phone
- 066 714 7038
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
Bus from The Scallops to MTU Kerry North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
- Leap
- €3–5
Bus from Ballybunnion to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
- Leap
- €3–5
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Cahersiveen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
- Leap
- €5–6
Bus from Cahersiveen to Knightstown
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
- Leap
- €2–4
Bus from Ballybunnion to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
- Leap
- €3–5
Bus from Killorglin to Cahersiveen
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
- Leap
- €3–5
Bus from Cahersiveen to Knightstown
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
- Leap
- €2–4
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