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How to get fromGlengarriff to Bear Islandby bus, car ferry, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Glengarriff to Bear Island by bus, car ferry, or taxi

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  1. Bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Glengarriff to Castletownberebus bus 232
    2. Take the carferry from Castletownbere to Bere Islandcarferry car ferry
    1h 57m

  2. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Glengarriff to Castletownberetaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Castletownbere to Bere Islandcarferry car ferry
    46 min

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Map of how to get from Glengarriff to Bear Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 35.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Glengarriff, Ireland and Bear Island, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Glengarriff to Bear Island. However, you can take the bus to Castletownbere, walk to Castletownbere, then take the car ferry to Bere Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Castletownbere then take the car ferry to Bere Island.

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