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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    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

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    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

  3. Fly, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane DUB - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Killorglinbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Killorglin to Cahersiveenbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Cahersiveen to Portmageetaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    8h 54m

  4. Train, bus, drive, ferry via Cork

    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Parnell Place to Ardgroombus bus 231
    3. Drive from Ardgroom to Portmageecar car
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    10h 4m

  5. Train, bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Parnell Place to Ardgroombus bus 231
    3. Drive from Ardgroom to Portmageecar car
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    10h 6m

  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 58m

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: 404.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 12m

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 bus to Killarney Mission, 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 train from Dublin Heuston to Skellig Island via Tralee, Tralee, The Glen, and Portmagee in around 10h 52m.

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