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How to get fromDoolin to Skellig Islandsby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Doolin to Skellig Islands by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry via Killarney

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    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Bóthar na Trócairebus bus 350
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Killarney Mission Roadbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    9h 44m

  2. Bus, ferry

    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 Bóthar na Trócaire, walk to Ennis Friars Walk, take the bus to Limerick Arthur's Quay, take the bus to Killarney Mission Road, 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 Doolin to Skellig Island via Ennis Station, Limerick Colbert Station, Tralee Bus Station, Tralee, The Glen, and Portmagee in around 12h 49m.

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