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How to get fromKinsale to Skellig Islandsby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Kinsale to Skellig Islands by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    8h 1m

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    8h 20m

  3. Bus, ferry via Tralee

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Tralee to The Glenbus bus R37
    3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    10h 57m

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  • Distance: 215.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Kinsale to Skellig Islands. However, you can take the line 226 bus 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 bus from Kinsale to Skellig Island via Kent Station, Cork, Mallow, Killarney, Killarney Bus Stn, Cahersiveen, and Portmagee in around 8h 20m.

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