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

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There are 7 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 Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    11h 27m

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus bus 707
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Killarney Bus Stationbus bus 40
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    5. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    13h 53m

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

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane DUB - KIR
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    10h 23m

  4. Train, bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Traleetrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus bus 275
    4. Drive from Dingle to Portmageecar car
    5. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    12h 56m

  5. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Traleetrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Tralee to The Glenbus bus R37
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    14h 31m

  6. Fly Belfast International Airport to Kerry Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane BFS - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    12h 43m

  7. 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)plane plane BHD - ORK
    2. Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    13h 5m

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest 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 Connolly, 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 Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Skellig Island via Dublin Airport T2, Dublin Airport Zone 10, Cork Alfred Street, Cork Bus Station, Killarney Bus Station, Cahersiveen, and Portmagee in around 13h 53m.

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