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How to get fromKerry to Skellig Islandsby bus, train, plane or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Kerry to Skellig Islands by bus, train, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Herbert Arms to Welshpool Tescobus
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)planeMAN - KIR
    4. Take the bus from Rock Road to Cahersiveenbus
    5. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
    14h 13m

  2. Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Herbert Arms to Welshpool Tescobus
    2. Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeBHX - ORK
    4. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain
    5. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus
    6. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
    15h 55m

  3. Bus, train, train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Herbert Arms to Welshpool Tescobus
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeLPL - DUB
    5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain
    6. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus
    7. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
    16h 9m

  4. Bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Herbert Arms to Welshpool Tescobus
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeMAN - ORK
    4. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain
    5. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus
    6. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
    16h 59m

  5. Bus, train, train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Herbert Arms to Welshpool Tescobus
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeLPL - ORK
    5. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain
    6. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus
    7. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
    16h 30m

  6. Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Herbert Arms to Welshpool Tescobus
    2. Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham Internationaltrain
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shannon Airport (SNN)planeBHX - SNN
    4. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Killarneytrain
    5. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus
    6. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
    17h 1m

  7. Bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Herbert Arms to Welshpool Tescobus
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslowtrain
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)planeMAN - SNN
    4. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Killarneytrain
    5. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus
    6. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
    18h 5m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kerry, Wales and Skellig Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kerry to Skellig Islands. However, you can take the bus to Welshpool Tesco, walk to Welshpool, take the train to Shrewsbury, take the train to Wilmslow, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Kerry Airport (KIR), walk to Kerry Airport, take the bus to Killarney Rock Rd, take the bus to Cahersiveen, take the taxi to Portmagee, then take the ferry to Skellig Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Welshpool Tesco, walk to Welshpool, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, take the line 225 bus to Cork Kent Station, walk to Cork, take the train to Mallow, 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.

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