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How to get fromKinsale to Skellig Michaelby bus, train, or unknown

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There are 5 ways to get from Kinsale to Skellig Michael by bus, train, or unknown

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  1. Line 228 bus, train, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Kinsale to Cork Patrick's Quaybus bus 228
    2. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    3. Walk from Killarney to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    4h 42m

  2. Line 226 bus, train, bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Kinsale to Cork Kent Stnbus bus 226
    2. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    4. Walk from Cahersiveen to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    6h 20m

  3. Bus, travel via Killarney

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 40
    2. Take the bus from Killorglin to The Glenbus bus R37
    3. Walk from The Glen to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    7h 30m

  4. Bus, travel

    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. Walk from The Glen to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    9h 8m

  5. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Cork to Traleetrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Tralee to The Glenbus bus R37
    3. Walk from The Glen to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    9h 10m

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  • Distance: 204.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Kinsale to Skellig Michael. However, you can take the line 228 bus to Cork Patrick's Quay, walk to York Hill, take the line 208 bus to Summerhill N, walk to Cork, take the train to Mallow, take the train to Killarney, then travel to Skellig Michael. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kinsale to Skellig Michael via Cork Kent Stn, Cork, Mallow, Killarney, Killarney Bus Stn, and Cahersiveen in around 6h 20m.

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