Valentia Harbour railway station was the terminus of the Farranfore–Valentia Harbour line originally operated by the

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. It was the most westerly railway station in Europe. Next stop, America! (12115019935)

History

A station at Valentia Harbour was suggested from as early as 1846, as there were suggestions that the Harbour should be used as a packet station for services to the

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. However, it took much longer to come to fruition and the station was finally opened on 12 September 1893. The station closed on 1 February 1960, the last service train having run on 30 January 1960.

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* * * {{Commons category Farranfore–Valentia Harbour line Disused railway stations in County Kerry Railway stations opened in 1893 Railway stations closed in 1960