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How to get fromBristol to Valentia Islandby train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Bristol to Valentia Island by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 370
    4. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    5. Take the bus from Parnell Place to Inchesbus bus 231
    6. Drive from Inches to Valentia Islandcar car
    18h 45m

  2. Fly Bristol Airport to Dublin Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain train
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus
    12h 5m
    €59–184

  3. Fly Bristol Airport to Kerry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane BRS - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus
    12h 53m
    €74–209

  4. Train, ferry, bus, drive via Dublin

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busárasbus bus 132
    4. Take the bus from George's Quay to TUS Moylishbus bus 735
    5. Take the bus from Clarina to Moyvanebus bus 314
    6. Drive from Moyvane to Valentia Islandcar car
    21h 40m
    €193–305

  5. Train, ferry, bus, drive via Dublin #2

    1. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busárasbus bus 132
    4. Take the bus from George's Quay to TUS Moylishbus bus 735
    5. Take the bus from Raheen to Moyvanebus bus 314
    6. Drive from Moyvane to Valentia Islandcar car
    24h 10m
    €203–436

  6. Fly Bristol Airport to Cork Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    2. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus
    10h 40m
    €99–214

  7. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane LTN - KIR
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus
    11h 14m
    €134–504

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus
    12h 17m
    €169–487

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus
    11h 49m
    €111–328

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kerry Airport (KIR) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bristol to Valentia Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 815.7 km
  • Duration: 18h 45m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Valentia Island, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Bristol to Valentia Island. However, you can take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the bus to SETU Cork Road, take the bus to Cork Andersn's Quay, walk to Parnell Place, take the bus to Inches, then drive to Valentia Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Kerry Airport (KIR), walk to Kerry Airport, take the bus to Killarney Bus Stn, take the bus to Cahersiveen, then take the bus to Portmagee.

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