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How to get fromCork to Sherkin Islandby bus, car ferry, or car

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

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  1. Bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from University Hospl to Skibbereenbus bus 230
    2. Take the car ferry from Baltimore to Sherkincarferry car ferry
    3h 57m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cork to Baltimorecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Baltimore to Sherkincarferry car ferry
    1h 38m

  3. Bus, car ferry via Cork Bus Stn

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Skibbereenbus bus 237
    2. Take the car ferry from Baltimore to Sherkincarferry car ferry
    4h 7m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cork to Sherkin Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 94.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Sherkin Island. However, you can take the bus to Skibbereen, take the bus to Baltimore, walk to Baltimore, then take the car ferry to Sherkin. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cork to Sherkin via Baltimore in around 1h 38m.

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