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.
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 Island → Cork if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Tralee.
Take the bus to Casement Station stop 635061.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 55m | €20($20) | every 2 hours | 133km (83 miles) |
Bus | 2h 15m | €15($15) | every 2 hours | 119km (74 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | €24($24) | on demand | 120km (75 miles) |
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The following major airports near Valentia Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.