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How to get fromCliffs of Moher to Skellig Islandsby bus, ferry, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cliffs of Moher to Skellig Islands by bus, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Ennis Stationbus350
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus51 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Rock Roadbus14
    4. Take the bus from Rock Road to Cahersiveenbus280
    5. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
    10h 12m

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Ennis Stationbus350
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to KillarneytrainIc
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus280
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
    11h 4m

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Cliffs of Moher to Killorglincar
    2. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
    5h 37m

  4. Bus, ferry via Tralee

    1. Take the bus from Cliffs of Moher to Ennis Stationbus350
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus51 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tralee Bus Stationbus13
    4. Take the bus from Tralee to The GlenbusR37
    5. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
    12h 27m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cliffs of Moher, Ireland and Skellig Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cliffs of Moher to Skellig Islands. However, you can walk to Cliffs of Moher, take the bus to Ennis Station, take the bus to Limerick Colbert Station, take the bus to Rock Road, take the bus to Cahersiveen, take the taxi to Portmagee, then take the ferry to Skellig Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cliffs of Moher to Skellig Island via Cliffs of Moher, Ennis Station, Ennis, Limerick, Limerick Junction, Killarney, Killarney Bus Station, Cahersiveen, and Portmagee in around 11h 4m.

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