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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, bus via Mallow

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    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Mallowtrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    8h 38m
    €33–49

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 736
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn 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 10m
    €40–80

  3. Drive  307.5 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to Valentia Islandcar car 307.5 km
    4h
    €54–78

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain train Ic
    8h 48m
    €35–78

  5. Train, bus

    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

Carlow to Valentia Island by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 369.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Knightstown via Waterford Bus Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, Killarney Bus Stn, and Cahersiveen in around 10h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Portmagee via Kildare, Portarlington, Killarney, Killarney Bus Stn, Killorglin, and Cahersiveen in around 8h 48m.

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