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How to get fromTralee to Blasket Islandsby bus, ferry, unknown, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Tralee to Blasket Islands by bus, ferry, unknown, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry, travel via Killorglin

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    1. Take the bus from Killorglin to Cahersiveenbus bus 280 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Skellig Island to Blasket Islandsunknown unknown
    5h 18m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Tralee to The Glenbus bus R37
    2. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Skellig Island to Blasket Islandsunknown unknown
    6h 39m

  3. Drive, ferry, travel

    1. Drive from Tralee to Portmageecar car
    2. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Skellig Island to Blasket Islandsunknown unknown
    2h 50m

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  • Distance: 135.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Tralee, Ireland and Blasket Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Tralee to Blasket Islands. However, you can take the bus to Killorglin, take the bus to Cahersiveen, drive to Portmagee, take the ferry to Skellig Island, then travel to Blasket Islands. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tralee to Blasket Islands via The Glen, Portmagee, and Skellig Island in around 6h 39m.

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