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How to get fromValentia Island to Kilkeeby bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Valentia Island to Kilkee by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry via Ballybunnion

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cahersiveen to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Ballybunnionbus bus 272
    3. Take the car ferry from Tarbert to Killimercarferry car ferry
    6h 36m
    €20–81

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cahersiveen to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Tarbert Ferybus bus 274
    3. Take the car ferry from Tarbert to Killimercarferry car ferry
    9h 8m
    €18–74

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Valentia Island to Tarbertcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Tarbert to Killimercarferry car ferry
    2h 31m
    €30–61

Valentia Island to Kilkee by bus and car ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration9h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Valentia Island to Kilkee. However, you can take the bus to Cahersiveen, take the bus to Tralee Bus Station, take the bus to Ballybunnion, drive to Tarbert, take the car ferry to Killimer, then drive to Kilkee. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Valentia Island to Kilkee via Tarbert and Killimer in around 2h 31m.

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