The distance between Valentia Island and Inistioge is around 223km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Valentia Island to Inistioge 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 Inistioge → Valentia Island if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Kildare and then to Thomastown.
Take the bus to Parnell Place stop 255021 and then to Kilkenny.
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There are several options for getting from Valentia Island to Inistioge by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 5h 20m. 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 Valentia Island and Inistioge is around 223km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 233km (145 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Valentia Island and Inistioge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Valentia Island to Inistioge is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €44 ($44).
The cheapest way to travel between Valentia Island and Inistioge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Valentia Island and Inistioge. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Valentia Island to Inistioge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kildare and Thomastown. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
Irish Rail run train services between Valentia Island and Inistioge. 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.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valentia Island and Inistioge. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Valentia Island to Inistioge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Parnell Place stop 255021 and Kilkenny. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.
Bus Eireann and Dublin Coach run regular bus services between Valentia Island and Inistioge. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valentia Island to Inistioge. We recommend that you take the train to Kildare and then to Thomastown. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Inistioge is Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) which is approximately 119km (74 miles) from Inistioge. Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) and Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Valentia Island and Inistioge. The distance is around 223km (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 Valentia Island to Inistioge is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €56 ($56).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 50m | €56($56) | once a week | 392km (244 miles) |
Bus | 5h 20m | €29($29) | twice daily | 314km (195 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | €44($44) | on demand | 223km (139 miles) |
Bus Eireann
Dublin Coach
The following major airports near Inistioge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.