How to travel from Valentia Island to Kenmare, Ireland

The distance between Valentia Island and Kenmare is around 66km (41 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 53min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Valentia Island to Kenmare by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Killarney Station stop 635601 and then to Kenmare stop 255611.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Killarney then take the bus to Kenmare stop 255611.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Kenmare.

  • Duration53min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Windmill Cabs

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Drive

Drive to Kenmare.

  • Duration53min
  • Distance66km (41 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valentia Island and Kenmare

There are several options for getting from Valentia Island to Kenmare by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 1h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 53min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Valentia Island and Kenmare is around 66km (41 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 53km (33 miles)

It takes around 1h 15m to get from Valentia Island and Kenmare by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 53min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valentia Island to Kenmare is to take a taxi which takes around 53min and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Valentia Island and Kenmare, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Valentia Island and Kenmare. We recommend that you take a taxi to Kenmare. instead which will take 53min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valentia Island and Kenmare. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valentia Island to Kenmare. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Killarney Station stop 635601. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 20m.

Bus Eireann and Local Link Kerry run regular bus services between Valentia Island and Kenmare. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valentia Island to Kenmare. We recommend that you take the train to Killarney then take the bus to Kenmare stop 255611. instead which will take 1h 15m.

The closest major airport to Kenmare is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 76km (47 miles) from Kenmare. 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 Valentia Island and Kenmare. The distance is around 66km (41 miles) by road and it will take around 53min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valentia Island to Kenmare is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).

How do I get from Valentia Island to Kenmare

Compare travel optionsbetween Valentia Island and Kenmare

Transport options from Valentia Island to Kenmare
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 20m
€12($12)
every 20 mins75km (47 miles)
Train and Bus
1h 15m
€18($18)
every 20 mins77km (48 miles)
Taxi
53min
€130($130)
on demand66km (41 miles)
Drive
53min
€13($13)
on demand66km (41 miles)

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Airports near Kenmare

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

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Kenmare
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Kenmare
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
233km (145 miles) from Kenmare