How to travel from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Valentia Island, Ireland

The distance between Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Valentia Island is around 271km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) 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 IslandIreland West Airport Knock (NOC) if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 then Henry St and then to Prince's Street.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Ballyhaunis stop 555731 then take the train to Portarlington and then to Tralee.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Tralee.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance271km (169 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Valentia Island

There are several options for getting from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Valentia Island by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 6h 10m. 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 €54 ($54).

The distance between Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Valentia Island is around 271km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Valentia Island by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Valentia Island is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) 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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Valentia Island. We recommend that you drive to Tralee. instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Valentia Island. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Valentia Island. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Galway Bus Station stop 555041, Henry St and Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Bus Eireann, Citylink and Dublin Coach run regular bus services between Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Valentia Island. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Valentia Island from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) is to drive which will take 3hrs and cost around €54 ($54).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Valentia Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 then Henry St and then to Prince's Street. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) and Valentia Island. The distance is around 271km (169 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 Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Valentia Island is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

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Transport options from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Valentia Island
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 55m
€36($36)
5 times a day297km (185 miles)
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 5550416h 10m
€35($35)
5 times a day324km (201 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 50m
€45($45)
once a week452km (281 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€54($54)
on demand271km (169 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