There are 3 ways to get from Limerick to Skellig Islands by bus, ferry, or train
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Bus, ferry
best- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Rock Road14
- Take the bus from Rock Road to Cahersiveen280
- Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Island
6h 38mTrain, bus, ferry
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to KillarneyIc
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveen280
- Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Island
7h 44mBus, ferry via Tralee
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tralee Bus Station13
- Take the bus from Tralee to The GlenR37
- Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Island
9h 2m
Questions & Answers
The distance between Limerick and Skellig Islands is 203 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Skellig Islands without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Limerick to Skellig Islands, including transfers.
There are 74+ hotels available in Skellig Islands.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Skellig Islands, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Limerick to Skellig Islands. However, you can take the bus to Rock Road, take the bus to Cahersiveen, take the taxi to Portmagee, then take the ferry to Skellig Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Skellig Island via Limerick Junction, Killarney, Killarney Bus Station, Cahersiveen, and Portmagee in around 7h 44m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick Junction to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Rock Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Rock Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- 066 714 7038
- bookings@locallinkkerry.ie
- Website
- locallinkkerry.ie
Bus from Rock Road to Cahersiveen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
Bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
Bus from Tralee to The Glen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
- Phone
- +353 87 2362344
- skelligsrock@skelligsrock.com
- Website
- skelligsrock.com
Ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Island
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Skelligs Rock Ferry
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