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How to get fromDoolin to Skellig Islandsby bus, ferry, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Doolin 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 Doolin to Ennis Stationbus bus 350
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Killarney Bus Stationbus bus 14
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    5. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    10h 35m

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus bus 350
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction 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 17m

  3. Drive, bus, ferry

    1. Drive from Doolin to MTU Kerry Northcar car
    2. Take the bus from MTU Kerry North to Cahersiveenbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    5h 55m

  4. Bus, ferry via Tralee

    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus bus 350
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 13
    4. Take the bus from Tralee to The Glenbus bus R37
    5. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    12h 49m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Doolin to Skellig Islands. However, you can take the bus to Ennis Station, take the bus to Limerick Colbert Station, 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 bus from Doolin to Skellig Island via Ennis Station, Ennis, Limerick, Limerick Junction, Killarney, Killarney Bus Station, Cahersiveen, and Portmagee in around 11h 17m.

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