The distance between Lahinch and Valentia Island is around 99km (61 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lahinch to Valentia Island by bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Valentia Island → Lahinch if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay and then to Prince's Street.
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Take the bus to Ennis Station stop 635341 then take the train to Limerick then take the bus to Casement Station stop 635061.
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Drive to Killimer then take a ferry to Tarbert then drive to Tralee.
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There are several options for getting from Lahinch to Valentia Island by bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 1h 50m.
The distance between Lahinch and Valentia Island is around 99km (61 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 134km (83 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Lahinch and Valentia Island by bus.
The quickest way to get from Lahinch to Valentia Island is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €26 ($26).
The cheapest way to travel between Lahinch and Valentia Island is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Lahinch and Valentia Island. We recommend that you drive to Killimer then take a ferry to Tarbert then drive to Tralee. instead which will take 1h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lahinch and Valentia Island. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lahinch to Valentia Island. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ennis Station stop 635341, Dunnes Friars Walk and Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Dublin Coach run regular bus services between Lahinch and Valentia Island. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lahinch to Valentia Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay and then to Prince's Street. instead which will take 3h 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Lahinch to Valentia Island. We recommend that you take the bus to Limerick Limerick Arthur's Quay and then to Prince's Street. instead which will take 3h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lahinch to Valentia Island is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3h 15m | €30($30) | every 3 hours | 171km (107 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 25m | €31($31) | every 4 hours | 175km (109 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1h 50m | €26($26) | hourly | 99km (61 miles) |
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The following major airports near Valentia Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.