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How to get fromCork to Great Blasket Islandby train, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Great Blasket Island by train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Traleetrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus bus 275
    3. Take the ferry from Dunquin to Great Blasket Islandferry ferry
    5h 38m
    €102–118

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Dinglebus bus 276
    3. Take the ferry from Dunquin to Great Blasket Islandferry ferry
    5h 42m
    €96–108

  3. Bus, ferry via Tralee

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus bus 275
    3. Take the ferry from Dunquin to Great Blasket Islandferry ferry
    5h 52m
    €108–126

  4. Train, bus, ferry via Mallow

    1. Take the train from Mallow to Traleetrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus bus 275
    3. Take the ferry from Dunquin to Great Blasket Islandferry ferry
    6h 20m
    €103–121

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 202 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Great Blasket Island, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Great Blasket Island. However, you can take the train to Tralee, walk to Tralee Bus Station, take the bus to Dingle, take the taxi to Dunquin, then take the ferry to Great Blasket Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Bus Stn to Great Blasket Island via Killarney Bus Stn, Dingle, and Dunquin in around 5h 42m.

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