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

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

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  1. Bus, car ferry via Listowel

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cahersiveen to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 279A
    2. Take the carferry from Tarbert to Killimercarferry car ferry
    5h 36m
    €24–75

  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 carferry from Tarbert to Killimercarferry car ferry
    8h 11m
    €16–59

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Valentia Island to Tarbertcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Tarbert to Killimercarferry car ferry
    2h 19m
    €29–60

Valentia Island to Kilrush by bus and car ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Valentia Island, Ireland and Kilrush, IE-CE, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Valentia Island to Kilrush. However, you can take the bus to Cahersiveen, take the bus to Tralee Bus Station, take the bus to Listowel, drive to Tarbert, take the car ferry to Killimer, then drive to Kilrush. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Valentia Island to Kilrush via Tarbert and Killimer in around 2h 19m.

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