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How to get fromCork to Skellig Michaelby bus, unknown, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Skellig Michael by bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Bus, travel

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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 Coláiste na Sceilgebus bus 280
    3. Walk from Coláiste na Sceilge to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    4h 42m

  2. Train, bus, travel 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. Walk from Cahersiveen to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    5h 7m

  3. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    2. Walk from Killarney to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    3h 38m

  4. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Cork to Traleetrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Tralee to The Glenbus bus R37
    3. Walk from The Glen to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    7h 9m

  5. Bus, travel 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. Walk from The Glen to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    7h 23m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cork to Skellig Michael.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 180.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Skellig Michael. However, you can take the bus to Killarney Bus Stn, take the bus to Coláiste na Sceilge, then travel to Skellig Michael. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Skellig Michael via Mallow, Killarney, Killarney Bus Stn, and Cahersiveen in around 5h 7m.

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