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How to get fromGalway to Skellig Michaelby train, unknown, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Skellig Michael by train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, 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 Killarneytrain train Ic
    4. Walk from Killarney to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    6h 57m

  2. Bus, 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 Coláiste na Sceilgebus bus 280
    4. Walk from Coláiste na Sceilge to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    7h 33m

  3. Train, bus, travel via Mallow

    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 Killarneytrain train Ic
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    5. Walk from Cahersiveen to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    8h 25m

  4. Train, bus, 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. Walk from The Glen to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    10h 10m

  5. Bus, 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. Walk from The Glen to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    10h 28m

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  • Distance: 356.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Skellig Michael. However, you can take the train to Limerick, take the train to Limerick Junction, take the train to Mallow, take the train to Killarney, then travel to Skellig Michael. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Skellig Michael via Henry Street, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Killarney Mission, Killarney Bus Stn, and Coláiste na Sceilge in around 7h 33m.

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