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How to get fromCastletownbere to Sherkin Islandby bus, car ferry, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Castletownbere to Sherkin Island by bus, car ferry, or taxi

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  1. Bus, line 270 bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Castletownbere to Bantrybus bus 232
    2. Take the bus from Bantry to Skibbereenbus bus 270
    3. Take the car ferry from Baltimore to Sherkincarferry car ferry
    5h 9m

  2. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Castletownbere to Baltimoretaxi taxi
    2. Take the car ferry from Baltimore to Sherkincarferry car ferry
    1h 36m

  3. Bus, taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Castletownbere to Glengarriffbus bus 232
    2. Take the taxi from Glengarriff to Baltimoretaxi taxi
    3. Take the car ferry from Baltimore to Sherkincarferry car ferry
    2h 46m

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  • Distance: 96.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Castletownbere, Ireland and Sherkin Island, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Castletownbere to Sherkin Island. However, you can take the bus to Bantry, take the line 270 bus to Skibbereen, take the bus to Baltimore, walk to Baltimore, then take the car ferry to Sherkin. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Baltimore then take the car ferry to Sherkin.

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