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How to get fromBallyseede Castle, Tralee to Skellig Islandsby bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Ballyseede Castle, Tralee to Skellig Islands by bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry via Cahersiveen

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    1. Take the bus from MTU Kerry North to Cahersiveenbus bus 279A
    2. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    5h 24m

  2. Taxi, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Ballyseede Castle, Tralee to Portmageetaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    2h 6m

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tralee to The Glenbus bus R37
    2. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    7h 55m

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  • Distance: 112.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Ballyseede Castle, Tralee, Ireland and Skellig Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ballyseede Castle, Tralee to Skellig Islands. However, you can walk to Farmers Bridge, take the line 283 bus to MTU Kerry North, take the bus to Cahersiveen, take the taxi to Portmagee, then take the ferry to Skellig Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Portmagee then take the ferry to Skellig Island.

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