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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Valentia Island by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    3. Take the bus from Cahersiveen to Knightstownbus bus
    5h 33m
    €15–23

  2. Drive 167.4 km

    1. Drive from Cork to Valentia Islandcar car 167.4 km
    2h 13m
    €29–42

  3. Train, bus via Mallow

    1. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    5h 45m
    €16–25

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    5h 47m
    €22–31

Cork to Valentia Island by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€15Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cork to Valentia Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 185.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Knightstown via Killarney Bus Stn and Cahersiveen in around 5h 47m.

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