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

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

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  1. Bus, drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portmagee to Cahersiveenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cahersiveen to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Listowelbus bus 13
    4. Drive from Listowel to Tarbertcar car
    5. Take the car ferry from Tarbert to Killimercarferry car ferry
    5h 21m
    €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 car ferry from Tarbert to Killimercarferry car ferry
    7h 53m
    €16–59

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Valentia Island to Tarbertcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Tarbert to Killimercarferry car ferry
    2h 19m
    €28–58

Valentia Island to Kilrush by bus and car ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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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