The distance between Valentia Island and Waterford is around 206km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Valentia Island to Waterford by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Waterford → Valentia Island if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kerry (KIR) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to The Quay.
Multiple operators
Take the train to Mallow then Limerick Junction and then to Waterford.
Take the bus to Parnell Place stop 255021 and then to Parnell Street stop 352541.
Bus Eireann
There are several options for getting from Valentia Island to Waterford by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).
The distance between Valentia Island and Waterford is around 206km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 225km (140 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Valentia Island and Waterford by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Valentia Island to Waterford is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Valentia Island and Waterford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Valentia Island and Waterford. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Valentia Island to Waterford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mallow and Limerick Junction. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
Irish Rail run train services between Valentia Island and Waterford. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 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 Waterford. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Valentia Island to Waterford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Parnell Place stop 255021. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Valentia Island and Waterford. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valentia Island to Waterford. We recommend that you fly from Kerry (KIR) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to The Quay. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Waterford is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 105km (65 miles) from Waterford. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) 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 Waterford. The distance is around 206km (128 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valentia Island to Waterford is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus | 3h 20m | €36($36) | every 4 hours | 445km (277 miles) |
Train | 3h 50m | €33($33) | twice daily | 248km (154 miles) |
Bus | 4h 25m | €23($23) | every 2 hours | 244km (152 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | €41($41) | on demand | 206km (128 miles) |
Bus Eireann
Kenneally's Bus Service
The following major airports near Waterford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.