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How to get fromDoolin to Skellig Islandsby bus, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Doolin to Skellig Islands by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis B na Trócairebus bus 350
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    9h 38m

  2. Drive, bus, ferry

    1. Drive from Doolin to MTU Kerry Northcar car
    2. Take the bus from MTU Kerry North to Cahersiveenbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    5h 56m

  3. Bus, ferry via Abbeyfeale

    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus bus 350
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Abbeyfealebus bus 13 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Abbeyfeale to MTU Kerry Northbus bus 271
    4. Take the bus from MTU Kerry North to Cahersiveenbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    10h 51m

  4. Bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus bus 350
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 13
    3. Take the bus from Tralee to The Glenbus bus R37
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    12h 27m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 296.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Doolin to Skellig Islands. However, you can take the bus to Ennis B na Trócaire, walk to Ennis Frs Walk, take the bus to Limerick Arthurs Qy, take the bus to Killarney Mission, 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 vehicle from Doolin to Skellig Island via MTU Kerry North, Cahersiveen, and Portmagee in around 5h 56m.

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