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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Skellig Islands 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 Cork to Killarneytrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Killorglin to Cahersiveenbus bus 280 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    6h 35m

  3. Train, bus, ferry 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
    6h 48m

  4. Train, bus, ferry #2

    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
    8h 58m

Questions & Answers

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

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Skellig Islands. 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 Killarney, Killarney Bus Stn, Killorglin, Cahersiveen, and Portmagee in around 6h 35m.

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