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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 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 20m

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Doolin 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 11m

  3. Drive, bus, ferry

    1. Drive from Doolin to MTU Kerry Northcar
    2. Take the bus from MTU Kerry North to Cahersiveenbus
    3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
    5h 54m

  4. Bus, ferry via Tralee

    1. Take the bus from Doolin 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 35m

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 Rock Road, 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 11m.

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