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How to get fromBlarney Castle to Skellig Michaelby train, unknown, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Blarney Castle to Skellig Michael by train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    2. Walk from Killarney to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    4h 44m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Parnell Place to Inchesbus bus 231
    2. Walk from Inches to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    4h 44m

  3. Bus, travel via Killarney

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Watervillebus bus 280
    3. Walk from Waterville to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    6h 31m

  4. Bus, travel via Killarney #2

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Killorglin to The Glenbus bus R37
    3. Walk from The Glen to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    7h 15m

  5. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Cork to Traleetrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Tralee to The Glenbus bus R37
    3. Walk from The Glen to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    8h 55m

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  • Distance: 188.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Blarney Castle, Ireland and Skellig Michael, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Blarney Castle to Skellig Michael. However, you can walk to Blarney East, take the line 215 bus to St Patrick's Street, walk to York Hill, take the line 208 bus to Summerhill N, walk to Cork, take the train to Mallow, take the train to Killarney, then travel to Skellig Michael. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Blarney Castle to Skellig Michael via Blarney, St Patrick's Street, Parnell Place, and Inches in around 4h 44m.

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