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

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There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Valentia Island by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Killarney

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    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    8h 33m
    €30–44

  2. Train, bus via Portarlington

    1. Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    9h 9m
    €39–55

  3. Drive 267.2 km

    1. Drive from Galway to Valentia Islandcar car 267.2 km
    3h 32m
    €46–66

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 13
    3. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus bus
    9h 14m
    €32–65

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 13
    3. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus bus
    9h 32m
    €39–74

Galway to Valentia Island by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Knightstown via Henry Street, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Killarney Mission, Killarney Bus Stn, and Cahersiveen in around 8h 33m.

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