There are 5 ways to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Valentia Island by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Mallow
best- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus 280
6h 33m€27–39Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain Ic
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus 280
7h 4m€26–37Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cork-ORK to Valentia-Island169.7 km
2h 13mDrive 169.7 km
- Drive from Cork Airport (ORK) to Valentia Islandcar 169.7 km
2h 13m€29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus 280
7h 11m€32–46
Cork Airport (ORK) to Valentia Island by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Valentia Island is to train and bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Valentia Island is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cork Airport (ORK) to Valentia Island. However, there are services departing from Cork Airport and arriving at Knightstown via Cork Bus Stn, Killarney Bus Stn and Cahersiveen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Cork Airport (ORK) and Valentia Island is 188 km. The road distance is 169.7 km.
The best way to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Valentia Island without a car is to train and bus via Mallow which takes 6h 33m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Cork Airport (ORK) to Valentia Island, including transfers.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Valentia Island bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.
Cork Airport (ORK) to Valentia Island bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Killarney Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cork Airport (ORK) to Valentia Island is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Cork Airport (ORK) to Valentia Island.
There are 209+ hotels available in Valentia Island.
What companies run services between Cork Airport (ORK), Ireland and Valentia Island, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cork Airport to Knightstown via Cork Bus Stn, Killarney Bus Stn, and Cahersiveen in around 7h 11m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Cork to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- 066 714 7038
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
- Leap
- €4–6
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
- Leap
- €4–6
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
- Leap
- €4–6
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cork-ORK to Valentia-Island
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cork Airport (ORK) and Valentia Island. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



