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

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There are 4 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 Knightstown to Cahersiveenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cahersiveen to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Tarbert to Killimercarferry car ferry
    6h 9m
    €25–74

  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
    €28–58

  4. Bus, drive, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Portmagee to Cahersiveenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cahersiveen to Killorglinbus bus 280 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Killorglin to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 279
    4. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Listowelbus bus 13
    5. Drive from Listowel to Tarbertcar car
    6. Take the carferry from Tarbert to Killimercarferry car ferry
    6h 28m
    €27–87

Valentia Island to Kilrush by bus and car ferry

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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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