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How to get fromKilkenny to Skellig Islandsby bus, ferry, train, plane, or car

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Ormonde Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 40
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    9h 48m

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston 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 31m

  3. Bus, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Red Cow Luasbus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane DUB - KIR
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    9h 53m

  4. Train, bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kilkenny to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Parnell Place to Ardgroombus bus 231
    4. Drive from Ardgroom to Portmageecar car
    5. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    11h 51m

  5. Bus, ferry via Tralee

    1. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 40
    3. Take the bus from Tralee to The Glenbus bus R37
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    12h 47m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kilkenny to Skellig Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 353.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 48m

What companies run services between Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland and Skellig Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kilkenny to Skellig Islands. However, you can take the bus to Cork Andersn's Quay, walk to Cork Bus Stn, 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 a train from Kilkenny to Skellig Island via Dublin Heuston, Killarney, Killarney Bus Stn, Cahersiveen, and Portmagee in around 10h 31m.

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