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How to get fromGalway to Great Blasket Islandby train, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Galway to Great Blasket Island by train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

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    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 Bus Station to Dinglebus bus 275
    4. Take the ferry from Dunquin to Great Blasket Islandferry ferry
    8h 39m
    €118–139

  2. Train, bus, ferry via Portarlington

    1. Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Traleetrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus bus 275
    4. Take the ferry from Dunquin to Great Blasket Islandferry ferry
    9h 45m
    €125–154

  3. Bus, ferry

    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 Bus Station to Dinglebus bus 275
    4. Take the ferry from Dunquin to Great Blasket Islandferry ferry
    8h 57m
    €125–149

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Galway to Great Blasket Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 290.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Great Blasket Island, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Galway to Great Blasket Island. However, you can take the train to Limerick, walk to Limerick Colbert, take the bus to Tralee Bus Station, take the bus to Dingle, take the taxi to Dunquin, then take the ferry to Great Blasket Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Great Blasket Island via Portarlington, Tralee, Tralee Bus Station, Dingle, and Dunquin in around 9h 45m.

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