There are 4 ways to get from Doolin to Valentia Island by bus, car, or train
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Bus via Killarney
best- Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis B na Trócairebus 350
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus 300
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus 280
9h 12m€36–53Drive 245 km
- Drive from Doolin to Valentia Islandcar 245 km
3h 25m€42–60Bus, train
- Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus 350
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Killarneytrain Ic
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus 280
9h 29m€40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus 350
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus 13
- Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus
9h 46m€40–77
Doolin to Valentia Island by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Doolin to Valentia Island is to bus via Killarney which costs €35 - €55 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Doolin to Valentia Island is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Doolin to Valentia Island. However, there are services departing from Doolin and arriving at Knightstown via Ennis Frs Walk, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Killarney Bus Stn and Cahersiveen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Doolin and Valentia Island is 285 km. The road distance is 245 km.
The best way to get from Doolin to Valentia Island without a car is to bus via Killarney which takes 9h 12m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Doolin to Valentia Island, including transfers.
Doolin to Valentia Island bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Doolin station.
Doolin to Valentia Island bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ennis B na Trócaire station.
Yes, the driving distance between Doolin to Valentia Island is 245 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Doolin to Valentia Island.
There are 201+ hotels available in Valentia Island.
What companies run services between Doolin, Ireland and Valentia Island, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Doolin to Knightstown via Ennis B na Trócaire, Ennis Frs Walk, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Killarney Mission, Killarney Bus Stn, and Cahersiveen in around 9h 12m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Doolin to Ennis B na Trócaire
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Doolin to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Doolin to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Cahersiveen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €11–16
- 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 Tralee Bus Station to Cahersiveen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
- Leap
- €5–6
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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