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How to get fromBelfast to Skellig Islandsby bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Belfast to Skellig Islands by bus, ferry, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Killarney Missionbus bus 722
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    11h 47m

  2. Train, bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Traleetrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus bus 275
    4. Drive from Dingle to Portmageecar car
    5. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    12h 55m

  3. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    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. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    10h 23m

  4. Bus, ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Killarney Missionbus bus 722
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    12h 7m

  5. Bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus bus 785
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    12h 37m

  6. Fly Belfast International Airport to Kerry Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane BFS - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    12h 48m

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport, train, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHD - ORK
    2. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    13h 48m

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 573 km
  • Duration: 11h 47m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Skellig Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Skellig Islands. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 1, walk to Airport Zone 12, take the bus to Killarney Mission, walk to Killarney Bus Stn, take the bus to Cahersiveen, take the taxi to Portmagee, then take the ferry to Skellig Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Skellig Island via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Tralee, Tralee Bus Station, Dingle, and Portmagee in around 12h 55m.

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