How to travel from Valentia Island to Letterkenny, Ireland

The distance between Valentia Island and Letterkenny is around 430km (267 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Valentia Island to Letterkenny 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 LetterkennyValentia Island if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Kerry (KIR) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Letterkenny Station stop 155841.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Tallaght Luas Red Cow Park and Ride and then to Letterkenny Station stop 155841.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Heuston then Belfast City Centre Lanyon Place and then to Londonderry.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Heuston then take the bus to Letterkenny Mr. Chippy Chip Shop.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Letterkenny.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance430km (267 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valentia Island and Letterkenny

There are several options for getting from Valentia Island to Letterkenny by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).

The distance between Valentia Island and Letterkenny is around 430km (267 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 380km (236 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Valentia Island and Letterkenny by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valentia Island to Letterkenny is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Valentia Island and Letterkenny, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valentia Island and Letterkenny. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valentia Island to Letterkenny. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Heuston, Busáras, Belfast City Centre Lanyon Place, Londonderry and Ulsterbus Depot stop 158131. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

Irish Rail and Translink UK run train services between Valentia Island and Letterkenny. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Valentia Island and Letterkenny. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Valentia Island to Letterkenny. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tallaght Luas Red Cow Park and Ride and Dublin Airport. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Dublin Coach, Bus Eireann, Mc Ginley Coach Travel and Bus Feda Teoranta run regular bus services between Valentia Island and Letterkenny. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 8hrs 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 Letterkenny. We recommend that you fly from Kerry (KIR) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Letterkenny Station stop 155841. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Letterkenny is Donegal Airport (CFN) (CFN) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Letterkenny. 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 Letterkenny. The distance is around 430km (267 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valentia Island to Letterkenny is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €48 ($48).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valentia Island and Letterkenny

Transport options from Valentia Island to Letterkenny
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
4h 40m
€50($50)
every 4 hours500km (310 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8hrs
€49($49)
every 3 hours541km (336 miles)
Bus via Colbert Station, stop 6350318h 15m
€22($22)
once a week482km (300 miles)
Train
8h 50m
€72($72)
twice daily698km (434 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 30m
€48($48)
twice daily571km (355 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
€85($85)
on demand430km (267 miles)

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Airports near Letterkenny

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

CFN
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Letterkenny
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
195km (121 miles) from Letterkenny
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
263km (163 miles) from Letterkenny