The distance between Gweedore and Valentia Island is around 456km (283 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Gweedore to Valentia Island by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Valentia Island → Gweedore if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Donegal (CFN) to Kerry (KIR).
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Take the bus to Tourist Information O'Connell Street and then to Prince's Street.
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Take the bus to Tourist Information O'Connell Street then take the train to Mallow and then to Tralee.
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There are several options for getting from Gweedore to Valentia Island by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €57 ($57).
The distance between Gweedore and Valentia Island is around 456km (283 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 377km (234 miles)
It takes around 9h 10m to get from Gweedore and Valentia Island by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gweedore to Valentia Island is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €57 ($57).
The cheapest way to travel between Gweedore and Valentia Island, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Gweedore and Valentia Island. We recommend that you fly from Donegal (CFN) to Kerry (KIR). instead which will take 2h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gweedore and Valentia Island. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gweedore to Valentia Island. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Crolly, Tourist Information O'Connell Street and Dublin City South Burgh Quay. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.
Mc Ginley Coach Travel, Dublin Coach, Bus Feda Teoranta and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Gweedore and Valentia Island. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Gweedore and Valentia Island. Flights depart from Donegal (CFN) and arrive at Kerry (KIR) - via Dublin (DUB). The flight takes around 2hrs.
There is no direct flight from Gweedore to Valentia Island. There is however a flight that goes via Dublin (DUB). This services will take at least 2h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Gweedore to Valentia Island typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Donegal (CFN) and and arrive into Kerry (KIR).
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 Gweedore and Valentia Island. The distance is around 456km (283 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gweedore to Valentia Island is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around €68 ($68).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 2h 20m | €57($57) | every 4 hours | 506km (315 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5h 60m | €62($62) | every 20 mins | 570km (354 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 5hrs | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 537km (333 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 55m | €52($52) | every 20 mins | 618km (384 miles) |
Bus via Eyre Square Galway | 10h 15m | €35($35) | twice daily | 557km (346 miles) |
Bus and Train | 9h 10m | €68($68) | every 20 mins | 646km (401 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | €90($90) | on demand | 456km (283 miles) |
Mc Ginley Coach Travel
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Bus Eireann
Aer Lingus
The following major airports near Valentia Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.