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How to get fromAthlone to Skellig Michaelby train, unknown, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Athlone to Skellig Michael by train, unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain train Ic
    3. Walk from Killarney to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    5h 55m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from TUS North Gate to UL Student Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Watervillebus bus 280
    4. Walk from Waterville to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    9h 33m

  3. Train, bus, travel via Tralee

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Traleetrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Tralee to The Glenbus bus R37
    4. Walk from The Glen to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    10h 14m

  4. Train, fly, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane DUB - KIR
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus
    4. Walk from Cahersiveen to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    8h 48m

  5. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    4. Walk from Cahersiveen to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    7h 24m

  6. Bus, travel via Tralee

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 72
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 13
    3. Take the bus from Killorglin to The Glenbus bus R37
    4. Walk from The Glen to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    9h 55m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 370.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Skellig Michael, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Athlone to Skellig Michael. However, you can take the train to Portarlington, take the train to Killarney, then travel to Skellig Michael. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golden Island to Skellig Michael via Willow Park, TUS North Gate, UL Student Ctr, Killarney Mission, Killarney Bus Stn, and Waterville in around 9h 33m.

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