How to travel from Inistioge to Valentia Island, Ireland

The distance between Inistioge and Valentia Island is around 224km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Kildare and then to Tralee.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cork Anderson's Quay and then to Casement Station stop 635061.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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Drive

Drive to Tralee.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance224km (139 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Inistioge and Valentia Island

There are several options for getting from Inistioge to Valentia Island by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).

The distance between Inistioge and Valentia Island is around 224km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 233km (145 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Inistioge and Valentia Island by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Inistioge to Valentia Island is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €44 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Inistioge and Valentia Island, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Inistioge and Valentia Island. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Inistioge to Valentia Island. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Thomastown, Kildare and Portarlington. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Irish Rail run train services between Inistioge and Valentia Island. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Inistioge and Valentia Island. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Inistioge to Valentia Island. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kilkenny Castle and Cork Anderson's Quay. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Dublin Coach and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Inistioge and Valentia Island. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inistioge to Valentia Island. We recommend that you take the train to Kildare and then to Tralee. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Inistioge and Valentia Island. The distance is around 224km (139 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inistioge to Valentia Island is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €62 ($62).

How do I get from Inistioge to Valentia Island

Compare travel optionsbetween Inistioge and Valentia Island

Transport options from Inistioge to Valentia Island
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 50m
€62($62)
once a week392km (244 miles)
Bus
5h 30m
€29($29)
twice daily313km (194 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€44($44)
on demand224km (139 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