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How to get fromKillarney to Great Blasket Islandby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Killarney to Great Blasket Island by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Dinglebus bus 276
    2. Take the ferry from Dunquin to Great Blasket Islandferry ferry
    3h 7m
    €81–87

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Killarney to Traleetrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus bus 275
    3. Take the ferry from Dunquin to Great Blasket Islandferry ferry
    4h 14m
    €94–107

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Map of how to get from Killarney to Great Blasket Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 86.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Killarney, Ireland and Great Blasket Island, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Killarney to Great Blasket Island. However, you can take the bus to Dingle, take the taxi to Dunquin, then take the ferry to Great Blasket Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Killarney to Great Blasket Island via Tralee, Tralee Bus Station, Dingle, and Dunquin in around 4h 14m.

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