How far is it from Cork to Skellig Islands?

The distance between Cork and Skellig Islands is 185 km.

How do I travel from Cork to Skellig Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Cork to Skellig Islands without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 18m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cork to Skellig Islands?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Cork to Skellig Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Skellig Islands?

There are 75+ hotels available in Skellig Islands.

Cork to Skellig Islands - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Cork to Skellig Islands by bus, ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Killarney Bus Stationbus 40
2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus 280
3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
6h 18m
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Killorglin to Cahersiveenbus 280 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
6h 33m
Train, bus, ferry via Mallow
1. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus 280
3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
6h 57m
Bus, ferry via Tralee
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Tralee Bus Stationbus 40
2. Take the bus from Tralee to The Glenbus R37
3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
9h 12m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cork to Skellig Islands.

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Distance: 184.9 km
Duration: 6h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Skellig Islands. However, you can take the bus 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 train from Cork to Skellig Island via Killarney, Killarney Bus Station, Killorglin, Cahersiveen, and Portmagee in around 6h 33m.

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