How to travel from Valentia Island to Gweedore, Ireland

The distance between Valentia Island and Gweedore is around 455km (283 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Valentia Island to Gweedore by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GweedoreValentia Island if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Kerry (KIR) to Donegal (CFN).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated byRyanair+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Tallaght Luas Red Cow Park and Ride and then to Crolly.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Heuston then take the bus to Bunbeg Cross Roads.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Gweedore.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance455km (283 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valentia Island and Gweedore

There are several options for getting from Valentia Island to Gweedore by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Valentia Island and Gweedore is around 455km (283 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 377km (234 miles)

It takes around 8h 55m to get from Valentia Island and Gweedore by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valentia Island to Gweedore is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Valentia Island and Gweedore, 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 Valentia Island and Gweedore. We recommend that you fly from Kerry (KIR) to Donegal (CFN). instead which will take 2hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valentia Island and Gweedore. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valentia Island to Gweedore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tallaght Luas Red Cow Park and Ride, Dublin Airport and Crolly. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

Dublin Coach, Mc Ginley Coach Travel, Bus Eireann and Bus Feda Teoranta run regular bus services between Valentia Island and Gweedore. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Valentia Island and Gweedore. Flights depart from Kerry (KIR) and arrive at Donegal (CFN) - via Dublin (DUB). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Valentia Island to Gweedore. There is however a flight that goes via Dublin (DUB). This services will take at least 2hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Valentia Island to Gweedore typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Kerry (KIR) and and arrive into Donegal (CFN).

The closest major airport to Gweedore is Donegal Airport (CFN) (CFN) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Gweedore. Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) and Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) 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 Valentia Island and Gweedore. The distance is around 455km (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 Valentia Island to Gweedore is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around €62 ($62).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valentia Island and Gweedore

Transport options from Valentia Island to Gweedore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2hrs
€90($90)
every 4 hours506km (315 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 40m
€62($62)
every 20 mins569km (353 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 15m
€140($140)
every 4 hours540km (335 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 10m
€59($59)
every 20 mins623km (387 miles)
Bus via Colbert Station, stop 6350319h 45m
€35($35)
once a week559km (348 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
8h 55m
€62($62)
twice daily644km (400 miles)
Bus and Train9h 20m
€40($40)
once a week556km (346 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€90($90)
on demand455km (283 miles)

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Airports near Gweedore

The following major airports near Gweedore offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

CFN
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Gweedore
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Gweedore
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
266km (165 miles) from Gweedore