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How to get fromCork to Garinish Islandby bus, unknown, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Garinish Island by bus, unknown, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Parnell Place to Ardgroombus bus 231
    2. Walk from Ardgroom to Garinish Islandunknown unknown
    2h 44m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    2. Walk from Killarney to Garinish Islandunknown unknown
    2h 50m

  3. 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 Garinish Islandunknown unknown
    7h 39m

  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 Garinish Islandunknown unknown
    9h 53m

  5. Bus, ferry, 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. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Skellig Island to Garinish Islandunknown unknown
    10h 5m

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  • Distance: 144.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Garinish Island, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Garinish Island. However, you can take the bus to Ardgroom then travel to Garinish Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Garinish Island via Mallow and Killarney in around 2h 50m.

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