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How to get fromDublin to Skellig Islandsby train, bus, ferry, plane or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Skellig Islands by train, bus, ferry, plane, or car

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    7h 58m

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Killarney Bus Stationbus bus 40
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    10h 18m

  3. Train, bus, ferry via Tralee

    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Traleetrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Tralee to The Glenbus bus R37
    3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    10h 52m

  4. Fly to Kerry Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane DUB - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    8h 25m

  5. Train, bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Traleetrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Dinglebus bus 275
    3. Drive from Dingle to Portmageecar car
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    9h 27m

  6. Fly to Cork Airport, train, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane DUB - ORK
    2. Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    12h 24m

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Aston Quay to Skellig Island via Cork Alfred Street, Cork Bus Station, Killarney Bus Station, Cahersiveen, and Portmagee in around 10h 18m.

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