How to travel from Cork to Valentia Island, Ireland

The distance between Cork and Valentia Island is around 119km (74 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cork to Valentia Island by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Valentia IslandCork if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Tralee.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Casement Station stop 635061.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Tralee.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance120km (75 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cork and Valentia Island

There are several options for getting from Cork to Valentia Island by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €24 ($24).

The distance between Cork and Valentia Island is around 119km (74 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 129km (80 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Cork and Valentia Island by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cork to Valentia Island is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €24 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Cork and Valentia Island, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cork and Valentia Island. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cork to Valentia Island. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mallow. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

Irish Rail run train services between Cork and Valentia Island. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cork and Valentia Island. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cork and Valentia Island with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 2 hours and takes 2h 15m.

Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Cork and Valentia Island. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cork to Valentia Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Casement Station stop 635061. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Valentia Island is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 128km (80 miles) from Valentia Island. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cork and Valentia Island. The distance is around 120km (75 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cork to Valentia Island is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €15 ($15).

How do I get from Cork to Valentia Island

Compare travel optionsbetween Cork and Valentia Island

Transport options from Cork to Valentia Island
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
€20($20)
every 2 hours133km (83 miles)
Bus
2h 15m
€15($15)
every 2 hours119km (74 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€24($24)
on demand120km (75 miles)

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Airports near Valentia Island

The following major airports near Valentia Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
128km (80 miles) from Valentia Island
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
131km (81 miles) from Valentia Island
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
246km (153 miles) from Valentia Island