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How to get fromLimerick to Sherkin Islandby bus, car ferry, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Sherkin Island by bus, car ferry, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Skibbereenbus bus 237
    3. Take the car ferry from Baltimore to Sherkincarferry car ferry
    6h 37m

  2. Train, taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Killarneytrain train Ic
    2. Take the taxi from Kilgarvan to Baltimoretaxi taxi
    3. Take the car ferry from Baltimore to Sherkincarferry car ferry
    7h 3m

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Limerick to Baltimorecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Baltimore to Sherkincarferry car ferry
    2h 46m

  4. Bus, car ferry via Limerick Colbert

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stnbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Skibbereenbus bus 237
    3. Take the car ferry from Baltimore to Sherkincarferry car ferry
    7h 12m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 196.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Sherkin Island. However, you can take the bus to Cork Andersn's Quay, walk to Cork Bus Stn, 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 train to Limerick Junction, take the train to Killarney, walk to Killarney Bus Stn, take the bus to Kilgarvan, take the taxi to Baltimore, then take the car ferry to Sherkin.

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