There are 4 ways to get from Waterford to Valentia Island by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Waterford to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Killarneytrain Ic
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus 280
7h 58m€26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus 280
8h 37m€33–57Drive 268.3 km
- Drive from Waterford to Valentia Islandcar 268.3 km
3h 38m€46–66Train
- Take the train from Waterford to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
8h 34m€28–69
Waterford to Valentia Island by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterford to Valentia Island is to train and bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Waterford to Valentia Island is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterford to Valentia Island. However, there are services departing from Waterford Bus Stn and arriving at Knightstown via Cork Bus Stn, Killarney Bus Stn and Cahersiveen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterford to Valentia Island. However, there are services departing from Waterford and arriving at Killarney via Limerick Junction and Mallow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Waterford and Valentia Island is 293 km. The road distance is 268.3 km.
The best way to get from Waterford to Valentia Island without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 58m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Waterford to Valentia Island, including transfers.
Waterford to Valentia Island bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Valentia Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Waterford station.
The best way to get from Waterford to Valentia Island is to bus which takes 8h 37m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €70 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Waterford, Ireland and Valentia Island, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Knightstown via Cork Andersn's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, Killarney Bus Stn, and Cahersiveen in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waterford to Portmagee via Limerick Junction, Mallow, Killarney, Killarney Bus Stn, Killorglin, and Cahersiveen in around 8h 34m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Waterford to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Limerick Junction to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Waterford to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Limerick Junction to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- 066 714 7038
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
- Leap
- €4–6
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kerry
- Leap
- €4–6
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €12–17
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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More Questions & Answers
Waterford to Valentia Island bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Waterford to Valentia Island train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterford to Valentia Island is 268 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Waterford to Valentia Island.
There are 412+ hotels available in Valentia Island.







