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How to get fromLahinch to Skellig Islandsby car, car ferry, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Lahinch to Skellig Islands by car, car ferry, bus, or ferry

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  1. Drive, car ferry, bus, ferry

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    1. Drive from Lahinch to Killimercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Tarbert to MTU Kerry Northcar car
    4. Take the bus from MTU Kerry North to Cahersiveenbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    6h 15m

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    9h 12m

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  • Distance: 192.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Lahinch to Skellig Islands. However, you can drive to Killimer, take the car ferry to Tarbert, drive to MTU Kerry North, take the bus to Cahersiveen, take the taxi to Portmagee, then take the ferry to Skellig Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lahinch to Skellig Island via Ennis B na Trócaire, Ennis Frs Walk, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Killarney Mission, Killarney Bus Stn, Cahersiveen, and Portmagee in around 9h 12m.

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