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How to get fromBelfast to Skellig Islandsby train, bus, ferry, plane or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Skellig Islands by train, bus, ferry, plane, or car

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connollytrain
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to KillarneytrainIc / ...
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus280
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
    11h 26m

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus785
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Waterford Bus Stationbus736
    3. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Killarneybus40
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus280
    5. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
    15h 14m

  3. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)planeDUB - KIR
    3. Take the bus from Rock Road to Cahersiveenbus
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
    9h 42m

  4. Train, bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connollytrain
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to TraleetrainIc
    3. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus275
    4. Drive from Dingle to Portmageecar
    5. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
    12h 57m

  5. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport, train, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeBHD - ORK
    2. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
    14h 8m

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Skellig Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Skellig Islands. However, you can take the train to Dublin Connolly, walk to Busáras, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, take the train to Killarney, walk to Killarney Bus Station, take the bus to Cahersiveen, take the taxi to Portmagee, then take the ferry to Skellig Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glengall Street to Skellig Island via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Dublin Airport Zone 16, Waterford Bus Station, Killarney Bus Station, Cahersiveen, and Portmagee in around 15h 14m.

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