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How to get fromEdinburgh to Skellig Michaelby train, ferry, unknown, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Skellig Michael by train, ferry, unknown, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain train Ic
    5. Walk from Killarney to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    16h 48m

  2. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Kerry Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane EDI - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus
    3. Walk from Cahersiveen to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    10h 49m

  3. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane EDI - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Parnell Place to Inchesbus bus
    3. Walk from Inches to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    8h 42m

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane GLA - KIR
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus
    4. Walk from Cahersiveen to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    11h 9m

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane GLA - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Parnell Place to Inchesbus bus
    4. Walk from Inches to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    9h 37m

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane EDI - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus
    4. Walk from Cahersiveen to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    10h 46m

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus
    4. Walk from Cahersiveen to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    11h 33m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kerry Airport (KIR) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 998.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 48m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Skellig Michael, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Skellig Michael. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Bangor (Gwynedd), take the taxi to Holyhead, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, take the train to Killarney, then travel to Skellig Michael. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kerry Airport (KIR), walk to Kerry Airport, take the bus to Killarney Bus Stn, take the bus to Cahersiveen, then travel to Skellig Michael.

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