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How to get fromSkellig Islands to Dublinby ferry, bus, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Skellig Islands to Dublin by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus, train via Cahersiveen

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    1. Take the ferry from Skellig Island to Portmageeferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cahersiveen to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Tralee to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    8h 21m

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Skellig Island to Portmageeferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cahersiveen to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 280
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Bachelors Walkbus bus 300
    9h 36m

  3. Ferry, bus to Kerry Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Skellig Island to Portmageeferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cahersiveen to Killorglinbus bus
    3. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane KIR - DUB
    8h 13m

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Skellig Island to Portmageeferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from The Glen to Traleebus bus R37
    3. Take the train from Tralee to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    9h 18m

  5. Ferry, bus via Airport Zone 12

    1. Take the ferry from Skellig Island to Portmageeferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cahersiveen to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 280
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Airport Zone 12bus bus 722
    10h 20m

  6. Ferry, bus, bus to Shannon Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Skellig Island to Portmageeferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cahersiveen to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbertbus bus
    4. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SNN - DUB
    12h 18m

Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 436.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Skellig Islands to Dublin. However, you can take the ferry to Portmagee, take the taxi to Cahersiveen, take the bus to Tralee Bus Station, walk to Tralee, then take the train to Dublin Heuston. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Skellig Island to Bachelors Walk via Portmagee, Cahersiveen, Killarney Bus Stn, and Killarney Mission in around 9h 36m.

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