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

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There are 4 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 37m

  2. 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

  3. Line 215 bus, train, bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Blarney to St Patrick's Streetbus bus 215
    2. Take the train from Cork to Mallowtrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    5. Walk from Cahersiveen to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    6h 2m

  4. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Tralee to The Glenbus bus R37
    3. Walk from The Glen to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    8h 59m

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  • Distance: 188.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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, take the line 215 bus to St Patrick's Street, walk to MacCurtain Street, 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 Saint Ann's Road, St Patrick's Street, Summerhill N, Cork, Tralee, Tralee, and The Glen in around 8h 55m.

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