How far is it from Dublin to Skellig Islands?

The distance between Dublin and Skellig Islands is 395 km.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Skellig Islands without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 7h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Dublin to Skellig Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Skellig Islands?

There are 79+ hotels available in Skellig Islands.

Dublin to Skellig Islands - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Skellig Islands by train, bus, ferry, plane, or car

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

Train, bus, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus 280
3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
7h 58m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Abbeyfealebus 300
2. Take the bus from Abbeyfeale to Killarney Bus Stationbus 14
3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus 280
4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
10h 33m
Train, bus, ferry via Tralee
1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Traleetrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Tralee to The Glenbus R37
3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
10h 52m
Fly, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane DUB - KIR
2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus
3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
8h 25m
Train, bus, drive, ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Traleetrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus 275
3. Drive from Dingle to Portmageecar
4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
9h 27m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR) flights

14Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dublin to Skellig Islands.

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Distance: 394.7 km
Duration: 7h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Skellig Islands. However, you can take the train to Killarney, 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 Burgh Quay to Skellig Island via Abbeyfeale, Killarney Bus Station, Cahersiveen, and Portmagee in around 10h 33m.

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