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How to get fromAran Islands to Skellig Michaelby ferry, bus, or unknown

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There are 2 ways to get from Aran Islands to Skellig Michael by ferry, bus, or unknown

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  1. Ferry, bus, travel via Killarney

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    1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lisdoonvarna to Ennis Frs Walkbus bus 331 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Watervillebus bus 280
    5. Walk from Waterville to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    11h 11m

  2. Ferry, bus, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Inis Oírr to Doolinferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus bus 350
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    4. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 13
    5. Take the bus from Tralee to The Glenbus bus R37
    6. Walk from The Glen to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    13h 30m

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  • Distance: 313.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 11m

What companies run services between Aran Islands, Ireland and Skellig Michael, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aran Islands to Skellig Michael. However, you can take the ferry to Doolin, walk to Doolin Pier, take the line 351 bus to Lisdoonvarna, take the bus to Ennis Frs Walk, take the bus to Limerick Arthurs Qy, take the bus to Killarney Mission, walk to Killarney Bus Stn, take the bus to Waterville, then travel to Skellig Michael. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Inis Oírr to Skellig Michael via Doolin, Doolin Pier, Doolin, Ennis Station, Limerick Colbert, Tralee Bus Station, Tralee, and The Glen in around 13h 30m.

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