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

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

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  1. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus, taxi, 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 Killorglinbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Killorglin to Cahersiveenbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Cahersiveen to Portmageetaxi taxi
    6. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    10h 43m

  2. Fly London Stansted Airport to Kerry Airport, bus, taxi, 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 Killorglinbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Killorglin to Cahersiveenbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Cahersiveen to Portmageetaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    10h 57m

  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 Mallowtrain train
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Killorglinbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Killorglin to Cahersiveenbus bus
    6. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    11h 56m

  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 Mallowtrain train
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Killorglinbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Killorglin to Cahersiveenbus bus
    6. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    12h 28m

  5. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, 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 Mallow to Killarneytrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    12h 20m

  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 Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    13h 45m

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

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LHR - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Abbeyfealebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Abbeyfeale to MTU Kerry Northbus bus
    4. Take the bus from MTU Kerry North to Cahersiveenbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    14h 20m

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

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Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 788.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 43m

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 Killorglin, 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 Killorglin, take the bus to Cahersiveen, take the taxi to Portmagee, then take the ferry to Skellig Island.

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