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How to get fromKilrush to Skellig Michaelby car ferry, car, bus, or unknown

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There are 3 ways to get from Kilrush to Skellig Michael by car ferry, car, bus, or unknown

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  1. Car ferry, drive, bus, travel

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    1. Take the car ferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Tarbert to Listowelcar car
    3. Take the bus from Listowel to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 13
    4. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Killorglinbus bus 279
    5. Take the bus from Killorglin to Cahersiveenbus bus 280 / ...
    6. Walk from Cahersiveen to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    6h 13m

  2. Car ferry, drive, bus, travel via The Glen

    1. Take the car ferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Tarbert to Listowelcar car
    3. Take the bus from Listowel to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 13
    4. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Killorglinbus bus 279
    5. Take the bus from Killorglin to The Glenbus bus R37
    6. Walk from The Glen to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    6h 45m

  3. Car ferry, bus, travel

    1. Take the car ferry from Killimer to Tarbertcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Tarbert Fery to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 274
    3. Take the bus from Tralee to The Glenbus bus R37
    4. Walk from The Glen to Skellig Michaelunknown unknown
    8h 58m

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  • Distance: 155.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Kilrush, IE-CE, Ireland and Skellig Michael, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kilrush to Skellig Michael. However, you can drive to Killimer, take the car ferry to Tarbert, drive to Listowel, take the bus to Tralee Bus Station, take the bus to Killorglin, take the bus to Cahersiveen, then travel to Skellig Michael. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kilrush to Skellig Michael via Killimer, Tarbert, Listowel, Tralee Bus Station, Killorglin, and The Glen in around 6h 45m.

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