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How to get fromShannon Airport (SNN) to Skellig Islandsby bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Skellig Islands by bus, ferry, train, or taxi

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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
    8h 20m

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    8h 40m

  3. Line 51 bus, train, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Killarneytrain train Ic
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Killorglinbus bus 279
    5. Take the bus from Killorglin to Cahersiveenbus bus 280 / ...
    6. Take the taxi from Cahersiveen to Portmageetaxi taxi
    7. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    9h 7m

  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
    11h

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Skellig Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 235.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland and Skellig Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Skellig Islands. However, you can take the line 343 bus to William Street, walk 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 Shannon Airport to Skellig Island via Limerick Colbert, Limerick, Limerick Junction, Mallow, Killarney, Killarney Bus Stn, Cahersiveen, and Portmagee in around 8h 40m.

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