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How to get fromCarlow to Valentia Islandby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Valentia Island by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain train Ic
    8h 40m
    €35–78

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Killarneytrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    8h 50m
    €33–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 736
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 40
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    10h 18m
    €39–66

  4. Drive  307.5 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to Valentia Islandcar car 307.5 km
    4h
    €55–79

  5. Train, bus via Mallow

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    8h 43m
    €34–51

Carlow to Valentia Island by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Valentia Island, Ireland?

You can take a train from Carlow to Portmagee via Kildare, Portarlington, Killarney, Killarney Bus Stn, Killorglin, and Cahersiveen in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Knightstown via SETU Cork Road, Cork Andersn's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, Killarney Bus Stn, and Cahersiveen in around 10h 18m.

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