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How to get fromDublin to Skellig Islandsby train, bus, ferry, plane, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Skellig Islands by train, bus, ferry, plane, or car

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  1. Train, bus, 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 Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    7h 58m

  2. Bus, ferry

    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
    9h 12m

  3. Train, bus, ferry 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
    10h 52m

  4. Fly, bus, ferry

    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
    8h 26m

  5. Train, bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Traleetrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus bus 275
    3. Drive from Dingle to Portmageecar car
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    9h 26m

  6. 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 Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    10h 59m

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: 394.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Skellig Islands. However, you can take the train to Killarney, 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 bus from Burgh Quay to Skellig Island via Killarney Mission, Killarney Bus Stn, Cahersiveen, and Portmagee in around 9h 12m.

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