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How to get fromDublin to Sherkin Islandby train, taxi, car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Dublin to Sherkin Island by train, taxi, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain train Ic
    2. Take the taxi from Kilgarvan to Baltimoretaxi taxi
    3. Take the car ferry from Baltimore to Sherkincarferry car ferry
    7h 17m

  2. Train, taxi, car ferry via Mallow

    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the taxi from BÁ an Ghaorthaidh to Baltimoretaxi taxi
    3. Take the car ferry from Baltimore to Sherkincarferry car ferry
    7h 54m

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Baltimorecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Baltimore to Sherkincarferry car ferry
    4h 6m

  4. Bus, taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Farnanes to BÁ an Ghaorthaidhbus bus 233
    3. Take the taxi from BÁ an Ghaorthaidh to Baltimoretaxi taxi
    4. Take the car ferry from Baltimore to Sherkincarferry car ferry
    8h 20m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 406.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Sherkin Island, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Sherkin Island. However, you can take the train to Killarney, walk to Killarney Bus Stn, take the bus to Kilgarvan, take the taxi to Baltimore, then take the car ferry to Sherkin. Alternatively, you can take the train to Mallow, walk to Mallow Station, take the line 243 bus to Dromahane, take the taxi to Macroom, take the line 233 bus to BÁ an Ghaorthaidh, take the taxi to Baltimore, then take the car ferry to Sherkin.

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