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How to get fromCork to Skellig Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Cork to Skellig Island by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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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
    6h 18m

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    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
    6h 57m

  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 to The Glenbus bus R37
    3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    9h 12m

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  • Distance: 185 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Skellig Island. However, you can take the bus 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 train from Cork to Skellig Island via Mallow, Killarney, Killarney Bus Stn, Cahersiveen, and Portmagee in around 6h 57m.

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