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.
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 Letterkenny → Valentia Island if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kerry (KIR) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Letterkenny Station stop 155841.
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Take the bus to Tallaght Luas Red Cow Park and Ride and then to Letterkenny Station stop 155841.
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Take the train to Heuston then Belfast City Centre Lanyon Place and then to Londonderry.
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Take the train to Heuston then take the bus to Letterkenny Mr. Chippy Chip Shop.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 4h 40m | €50($50) | every 4 hours | 500km (310 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8hrs | €49($49) | every 3 hours | 541km (336 miles) |
Bus via Colbert Station, stop 635031 | 8h 15m | €22($22) | once a week | 482km (300 miles) |
Train | 8h 50m | €72($72) | twice daily | 698km (434 miles) |
Train and Bus | 7h 30m | €48($48) | twice daily | 571km (355 miles) |
Drive | 4h 60m | €85($85) | on demand | 430km (267 miles) |
Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Dublin Coach
Bus Eireann
Bus Feda Teoranta
Translink UK
The following major airports near Letterkenny offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.