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How to get fromKillarney to Blasket Islandsby bus, ferry, unknown, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Killarney to Blasket Islands by bus, ferry, unknown, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry, travel

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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
    3. Walk from Skellig Island to Blasket Islandsunknown unknown
    4h 25m

  2. Drive, ferry, travel

    1. Drive from Killarney to Portmageecar car
    2. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Skellig Island to Blasket Islandsunknown unknown
    2h 46m

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Map of how to get from Killarney to Blasket Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 132.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Killarney, Ireland and Blasket Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Killarney to Blasket Islands. However, you can take the bus to Cahersiveen, drive to Portmagee, take the ferry to Skellig Island, then travel to Blasket Islands. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Killarney to Blasket Islands via Portmagee and Skellig Island in around 2h 46m.

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