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How to get fromDublin to Great Blasket Islandby train, bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Great Blasket Island by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Traleetrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus bus 275
    3. Take the ferry from Dunquin to Great Blasket Islandferry ferry
    7h 32m
    €118–140

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Dinglebus bus 276
    3. Take the ferry from Dunquin to Great Blasket Islandferry ferry
    8h 36m
    €108–125

  3. Fly, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane DUB - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dunquin to Great Blasket Islandferry ferry
    7h 40m
    €117–195

  4. Bus, ferry 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 Dinglebus bus 276
    3. Take the ferry from Dunquin to Great Blasket Islandferry ferry
    10h 23m

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 400.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Great Blasket Island, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Great Blasket Island. However, you can take the train to Tralee, walk to Tralee Bus Station, take the bus to Dingle, take the taxi to Dunquin, then take the ferry to Great Blasket Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burgh Quay to Great Blasket Island via Killarney Mission, Killarney Bus Stn, Dingle, and Dunquin in around 8h 36m.

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