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How to get fromGalway to Blasket Islandsby train, bus, unknown, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Blasket Islands by train, bus, unknown, or ferry

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  1. Train, bus, travel

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    1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Traleetrain train Ic
    4. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus bus 275
    5. Walk from Dingle to Blasket Islandsunknown unknown
    8h 33m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel via Killarney

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Skellig Island to Blasket Islandsunknown unknown
    9h 46m

  3. Train, bus, ferry, travel via Portarlington

    1. Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Skellig Island to Blasket Islandsunknown unknown
    10h 52m

  4. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 13
    3. Take the bus from Tralee to The Glenbus bus R37
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Skellig Island to Blasket Islandsunknown unknown
    12h 41m

  5. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 13
    3. Take the bus from Tralee to The Glenbus bus R37
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Skellig Island to Blasket Islandsunknown unknown
    12h 59m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Galway to Blasket Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 386.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Blasket Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Galway to Blasket Islands. However, you can take the train to Limerick, take the train to Limerick Junction, take the train to Mallow, take the train to Tralee, walk to Tralee Bus Station, take the bus to Dingle, then travel to Blasket Islands. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Blasket Islands via Henry Street, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Killarney Mission, Killarney Bus Stn, Cahersiveen, Portmagee, and Skellig Island in around 9h 46m.

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