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

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There are 3 ways to get from Galway to Sherkin Island by bus, car ferry, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Skibbereenbus bus 237
    3. Take the car ferry from Baltimore to Sherkincarferry car ferry
    8h 7m

  2. Train, taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain train Ic
    3. Take the taxi from Kilgarvan to Baltimoretaxi taxi
    4. Take the car ferry from Baltimore to Sherkincarferry car ferry
    9h 29m

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Galway to Baltimorecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Baltimore to Sherkincarferry car ferry
    3h 52m

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Map of how to get from Galway to Sherkin Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 293.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Sherkin Island, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Galway to Sherkin Island. However, you can take the bus to Cork Andersn's Quay, walk to Cork Bus Stn, take the bus to Skibbereen, take the bus to Baltimore, walk to Baltimore, then take the car ferry to Sherkin. Alternatively, you can take the train to Portarlington, take the train to Killarney, walk to Killarney Bus Stn, take the bus to Kilgarvan, take the taxi to Baltimore, then take the car ferry to Sherkin.

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