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How to get fromKinsale to Sherkin Islandby bus, car ferry, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Kinsale to Sherkin Island by bus, car ferry, or taxi

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  1. Line 254 bus, bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Kinsale Coll to Bandonbus bus 254
    2. Take the bus from Bandon to Skibbereenbus bus 230
    3. Take the car ferry from Baltimore to Sherkincarferry car ferry
    4h 42m

  2. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Kinsale to Baltimoretaxi taxi
    2. Take the car ferry from Baltimore to Sherkincarferry car ferry
    1h 26m

  3. Line 226 bus, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kinsale to Cork Bus Stnbus bus 226
    2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Skibbereenbus bus 237
    3. Take the car ferry from Baltimore to Sherkincarferry car ferry
    5h 57m

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  • Distance: 86.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Kinsale, Ireland and Sherkin Island, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kinsale to Sherkin Island. However, you can take the line 254 bus to Bandon, take the bus to Skibbereen, take the bus to Baltimore, walk to Baltimore, then take the car ferry to Sherkin. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Baltimore then take the car ferry to Sherkin.

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