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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Sherkin Island by train, bus, taxi, car ferry, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kenmarebus bus 270
    3. Take the taxi from Kenmare to Baltimoretaxi taxi
    4. Take the carferry from Baltimore to Sherkincarferry car ferry
    7h 31m

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereenbus bus 230
    3. Take the carferry from Baltimore to Sherkincarferry car ferry
    8h 17m

  3. Drive, car ferry

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

  4. Bus, taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Fermoybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fermoy to MTU Bishopstownbus bus 245
    3. Take the bus from Farnanes to BÁ an Ghaorthaidhbus bus 233
    4. Take the taxi from BÁ an Ghaorthaidh to Baltimoretaxi taxi
    5. Take the carferry from Baltimore to Sherkincarferry car ferry
    10h 24m

  5. Train, bus, taxi, car ferry via Fermoy

    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fermoy to MTU Bishopstownbus bus 245
    3. Take the bus from Farnanes to BÁ an Ghaorthaidhbus bus 233
    4. Take the taxi from BÁ an Ghaorthaidh to Baltimoretaxi taxi
    5. Take the carferry from Baltimore to Sherkincarferry car ferry
    10h 51m

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  • Distance: 412.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 31m

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 Kenmare, take the taxi to Baltimore, then take the car ferry to Sherkin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aston Quay to Sherkin via Cork Alfred St, Cork Patrick's Quay, Skibbereen, Baltimore, and Baltimore in around 8h 17m.

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