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

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There are 4 ways to get from Lahinch to Skellig Islands by bus, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry via Killarney

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    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 17m

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction 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
    10h 1m

  3. Train, bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Traleetrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus bus 275
    3. Drive from Dingle to Portmageecar car
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    11h 38m

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 13
    2. Take the bus from Tralee to The Glenbus bus R37
    3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    12h 1m

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  • Distance: 276.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Lahinch to Skellig Islands. However, you can take the line 350 bus to Ennis B na Trócaire, walk to Ennis Frs Walk, take the bus to Limerick Arthurs Qy, take the bus to Killarney Mission, walk 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 Lahinch to Skellig Island via Ennis Station, Ennis, Limerick, Limerick Junction, Killarney, Killarney Bus Stn, Cahersiveen, and Portmagee in around 10h 1m.

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