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

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There are 10 ways to get from Holyhead to Skellig Michael by unknown, train, ferry, car ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Travel, train

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    1. Walk from Holyhead to Dun Laoghaireunknown
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to MallowtrainIc / ...
    3. Take the train from Mallow to KillarneytrainIc / ...
    4. Walk from Killarney to Skellig Michaelunknown
    9h 15m

  2. Ferry, train, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to MallowtrainIc / ...
    3. Take the train from Mallow to KillarneytrainIc / ...
    4. Walk from Cahersiveen to Skellig Michaelunknown
    12h 9m

  3. Car ferry, bus, travel

    1. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Abbeyfealebus300
    3. Take the bus from Abbeyfeale to Tralee Bus Stationbus13 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Tralee to The GlenbusR37
    5. Walk from The Glen to Skellig Michaelunknown
    16h 8m

  4. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)planeDUB - KIR
    3. Take the bus from Rock Road to Cahersiveenbus
    4. Walk from Cahersiveen to Skellig Michaelunknown
    9h 56m

  5. Car ferry, train, bus, travel

    1. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to KillarneytrainIc / ...
    3. Take the bus from Killorglin to The GlenbusR37
    4. Walk from The Glen to Skellig Michaelunknown
    13h 13m

  6. Ferry, train, bus, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to TraleetrainIc
    3. Take the bus from Tralee to The GlenbusR37
    4. Walk from The Glen to Skellig Michaelunknown
    13h 53m

  7. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeMAN - ORK
    4. Take the bus from Parnell Place to Inchesbus
    5. Walk from Inches to Skellig Michaelunknown
    12h 7m

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly to Kerry Airport, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)planeLPL - KIR
    3. Take the bus from Rock Road to Cahersiveenbus
    4. Walk from Cahersiveen to Skellig Michaelunknown
    12h 37m

  9. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)planeMAN - KIR
    4. Take the bus from Rock Road to Cahersiveenbus
    5. Walk from Cahersiveen to Skellig Michaelunknown
    11h 27m

  10. Train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeLPL - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Parnell Place to Inchesbus
    4. Walk from Inches to Skellig Michaelunknown
    11h 37m

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

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Duration55 minAverage Duration
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Skellig Michael, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Skellig Michael. However, you can travel to Dun Laoghaire, take the line 929 train to Ashtown, take the taxi to Dublin Heuston, take the train to Mallow, take the train to Killarney, then travel to Skellig Michael. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Skellig Michael via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Mallow, Killarney, Killarney Bus Station, Killorglin, and Cahersiveen in around 12h 9m.

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