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How to get fromKerry Airport (KIR) to Skellig Islandsby bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Skellig Islands by bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    2. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    5h 13m

  2. Bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 14
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Killorglinbus bus 279
    3. Take the bus from Killorglin to Cahersiveenbus bus 280 / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Cahersiveen to Portmageetaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    5h 45m

  3. Bus, ferry via Tralee Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Tralee to The Glenbus bus R37
    2. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    7h 47m

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  • Distance: 114.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Kerry Airport (KIR), Ireland and Skellig Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Skellig Islands. However, you can take the bus 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 the bus to Killarney Bus Stn, take the bus to Killorglin, take the bus to Cahersiveen, take the taxi to Portmagee, then take the ferry to Skellig Island.

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