There are 3 ways to get from Cliffs of Moher to Skellig Islands by bus, ferry, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, ferry via Killarney
best- Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Ennis B na Trócairebus 350
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus 300
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus 280
- Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
9h 31mBus, train, drive, ferry
- Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Ennis Stationbus 350
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Traleetrain Ic
- Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus 275
- Drive from Dingle to Portmageecar
- Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
11h 52mBus, ferry
- Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Ennis Stationbus 350
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus 13
- Take the bus from Tralee to The Glenbus R37
- Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
12h 20m
Questions & Answers
The distance between Cliffs of Moher and Skellig Islands is 287 km.
The best way to get from Cliffs of Moher to Skellig Islands without a car is to bus and ferry via Killarney which takes 9h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Cliffs of Moher to Skellig Islands, including transfers.
There are 106+ hotels available in Skellig Islands.
What companies run services between Cliffs of Moher, Ireland and Skellig Islands, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Cliffs of Moher to Skellig Islands. However, you can walk to Cliffs of Moher, take the bus to Ennis B na Trócaire, walk to Ennis Frs Walk, take the bus to Limerick Arthurs Qy, 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 vehicle from Cliffs of Moher to Skellig Island via Cliffs of Moher, Ennis Station, Ennis, Limerick, Limerick Junction, Tralee, Tralee Bus Station, Dingle, and Portmagee in around 11h 52m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick Junction to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Cliffs of Moher to Ennis B na Trócaire
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Cliffs of Moher to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €13–19
Bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dingle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Cliffs of Moher to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €13–19
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- 066 714 7038
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkkerry.ie
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
- Leap
- €4–6
Bus from Tralee to The Glen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–8
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
- Leap
- €6–8
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 87 2362344
- [email protected]
- Website
- skelligsrock.com
Ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Island
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.skelligsrock.com/
Ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Island
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.skelligsrock.com/
Ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Island
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.skelligsrock.com/
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