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How to get fromSkellig Islands to Killarneyby ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Skellig Islands to Killarney by ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Skellig Island to Portmageeferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cahersiveen to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 280
    3h 57m

  2. Ferry, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Skellig Island to Portmageeferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Portmagee to Killarneytaxi taxi
    2h 4m

  3. Ferry, bus via Killorglin

    1. Take the ferry from Skellig Island to Portmageeferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cahersiveen to Killorglinbus bus 280 / ...
    4h 28m

  4. Ferry, bus via Tralee

    1. Take the ferry from Skellig Island to Portmageeferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from The Glen to Traleebus bus R37
    5h 58m

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  • Distance: 98.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Skellig Islands to Killarney. However, you can take the ferry to Portmagee, take the taxi to Cahersiveen, then take the bus to Killarney Bus Stn. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Portmagee then take the taxi to Killarney.

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