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

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

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Cork 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 3m

  2. Bus, ferry

    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

  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

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cork to Skellig Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 196.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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 train to Killarney, walk 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 bus from Cork Bus Stn to Skellig Island via Killarney Bus Stn, Cahersiveen, and Portmagee in around 6h 18m.

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