There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Valentia Island by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus via Mallow
best- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus 280
8h 42m€34–51Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Killarneytrain Ic
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus 280
8h 50m€33–49Bus
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to SETU Cork Roadbus 736
- Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus 280
10h 17m€39–66Drive 307.5 km
- Drive from Carlow to Valentia Islandcar 307.5 km
4h€53–76Train
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain Ic
8h 44m€35–78
Carlow to Valentia Island by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Valentia Island is to train and bus via Mallow which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Valentia Island is to drive which takes 4h and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Valentia Island. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Knightstown via SETU Cork Road, Cork Bus Stn, Killarney Bus Stn and Cahersiveen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Valentia Island. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Killarney via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Carlow and Valentia Island is 370 km. The road distance is 307.5 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Valentia Island without a car is to train and bus via Mallow which takes 8h 42m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Carlow to Valentia Island, including transfers.
Carlow to Valentia Island bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Valentia Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Valentia Island is to bus which takes 10h 17m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Valentia Island, Ireland?
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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Portmagee via Kildare, Portarlington, Killarney, Killarney Bus Stn, Killorglin, and Cahersiveen in around 8h 44m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portlaoise to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portarlington to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €20–28
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portlaoise to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–26
- Phone
- 066 714 7038
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkkerry.ie
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
- Leap
- €4–6
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
- Leap
- €4–6
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
- Leap
- €4–6
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to SETU Cork Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Carlow to Valentia Island bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at SETU Cork Road station.
Carlow to Valentia Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Valentia Island is 308 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Carlow to Valentia Island.
There are 412+ hotels available in Valentia Island.







