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How to get fromCork to Blasket Islandsby bus, ferry, unknown, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Blasket Islands by bus, ferry, unknown, train, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Skellig Island to Blasket Islandsunknown unknown
    7h

  2. Train, bus, ferry, travel via Mallow

    1. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Skellig Island to Blasket Islandsunknown unknown
    7h 25m

  3. Train, bus, drive, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Cork to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Killorglinbus bus 279
    4. Take the bus from Killorglin to Cahersiveenbus bus 280 / ...
    5. Drive from Cahersiveen to Portmageecar car
    6. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    7. Walk from Skellig Island to Blasket Islandsunknown unknown
    7h 52m

  4. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Cork to Traleetrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Tralee to The Glenbus bus R37
    3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Skellig Island to Blasket Islandsunknown unknown
    9h 40m

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  • Distance: 220 km
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Blasket Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Blasket Islands. However, you can take the bus to Killarney Bus Stn, take the bus to Cahersiveen, drive to Portmagee, take the ferry to Skellig Island, then travel to Blasket Islands. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Blasket Islands via Mallow, Killarney, Killarney Bus Stn, Cahersiveen, Portmagee, and Skellig Island in around 7h 25m.

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