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How to get fromDublin to Blasket Islandsby train, bus, ferry, unknown, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Blasket Islands by train, bus, ferry, unknown, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston 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
    4. Walk from Skellig Island to Blasket Islandsunknown unknown
    8h 40m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Skellig Island to Blasket Islandsunknown unknown
    9h 59m

  3. Fly, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane DUB - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Skellig Island to Blasket Islandsunknown unknown
    9h 8m

  4. Train, bus, ferry, travel via Tralee

    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston 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
    4. Walk from Skellig Island to Blasket Islandsunknown unknown
    11h 34m

  5. Bus, ferry, travel via Airport Zone 12

    1. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Killarney Missionbus bus 722
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Skellig Island to Blasket Islandsunknown unknown
    11h 45m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Blasket Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Blasket Islands. However, you can take the train to Killarney, walk to Killarney Bus Stn, take the bus to Cahersiveen, drive to Portmagee, take the ferry to Skellig Island, then travel to Blasket Islands. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burgh Quay to Blasket Islands via Killarney Mission, Killarney Bus Stn, Cahersiveen, Portmagee, and Skellig Island in around 9h 59m.

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