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How to get fromGalway to Skellig Islandsby train, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Skellig Islands by train, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, bus, ferry via Portarlington

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    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
    10h 10m

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 14
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    10h 17m

  3. Train, bus, drive, ferry

    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. Drive from Dingle to Portmageecar car
    5. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    11h 39m

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    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
    12h

  5. Bus, ferry via Tralee

    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
    12h 18m

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  • Distance: 468.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Skellig Islands. However, you can take the train to Portarlington, 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 Galway Ceannt to Skellig Island via Limerick Colbert, Killarney Bus Stn, Cahersiveen, and Portmagee in around 10h 17m.

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