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How to get fromKillarney to Skellig Islandsby bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Killarney 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
    3h 43m

  2. Taxi, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Killarney to Portmageetaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    2h 4m

  3. Bus, ferry via Killorglin

    1. Take the bus from Killorglin to Cahersiveenbus bus 280 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    4h 28m

  4. Bus, ferry via Killorglin #2

    1. Take the bus from Killorglin to The Glenbus bus R37
    2. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    5h 7m

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  • Distance: 97.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Killarney to Skellig Islands. However, you can take the bus to Cahersiveen, take the taxi to Portmagee, then take the ferry to Skellig Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Portmagee then take the ferry to Skellig Island.

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