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How to get fromLondon to Skellig Islandby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from London to Skellig Island by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane LTN - KIR
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    10h 15m

  2. Fly London Stansted Airport to Kerry Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane STN - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    10h 29m

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Cork Airport, train, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    2. Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    11h 37m

  4. Fly London Stansted Airport to Cork Airport, train, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane STN - ORK
    2. Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    12h 9m

  5. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LGW - ORK
    3. Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    12h 1m

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Shannon Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LHR - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    12h 43m

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Dublin Airport, train, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    13h 22m

Luton Airport (LTN) to Kerry Airport (KIR) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 790.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 15m

What companies run services between London, England and Skellig Island, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from London to Skellig Island. However, you can take the train to Luton Airport Parkway, walk to Luton Airport Parkway Station, take the train to London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay, walk to Luton Airport (LTN) airport, fly to Kerry Airport (KIR), walk to Kerry Airport, 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 the train to Stansted Airport, walk to London Stansted Airport (STN) airport, fly to Kerry Airport (KIR), walk to Kerry Airport, take the bus to Killarney Bus Stn, take the bus to Cahersiveen, take the taxi to Portmagee, then take the ferry to Skellig Island.

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