Access to Valentia couldn’t be easier - if you have a car. From April to September, a small car ferry runs a continuous shuttle service across the narrow water from Reenard Point, just south of Cahersiveen, to busy Knightstown, the biggest village on Valentia. There’s no need to book; just show up at the pier. The crossing takes about five minutes. Alternatively, you can drive over the bridge at Portmagee on the opposite end of the island.

Map Of The Island

Valentia Car Ferry Tickets

Car Ferry Schedule

March, April, May, and June

• Monday to Saturday
  • First departure from Knightstown at 7:45am
  • Last departure from Reenard at 9:30pm
• Sunday
  • First departure from Knightstown at 9am
  • Last departure from Reenard at 9:30pm

July and August

• Monday to Saturday
  • First departure from Knightstown at 7:45am
  • Last departure from Reenard at 10pm
• Sunday
  • First departure from Knightstown at 9am
  • Last departure from Reenard at 10pm

September and October

• Monday to Saturday
  • First departure from Knightstown at 7:45am
  • Last departure from Reenard at 8:30pm
• Sunday
  • First departure from Knightstown at 9am
  • Last departure from Reenard at 8:30pm