There are 2 ways to get from Limerick to Skellig Islands by bus or ferry
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Bus, ferry via Killarney
best- Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Killarney Mission Roadbus 300
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveenbus 280
- Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
6h 27mBus, ferry
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tralee Bus Stationbus 13
- Take the bus from Tralee to The Glenbus R37
- Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
9h 2m
Questions & Answers
The distance between Limerick and Skellig Islands is 208 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Skellig Islands without a car is to bus and ferry via Killarney which takes 6h 27m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Limerick to Skellig Islands, including transfers.
There are 103+ 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 Killarney Mission Road, walk to Killarney Bus Station, take the bus to Cahersiveen, take the taxi to Portmagee, then take the ferry to Skellig Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Skellig Island via Tralee Bus Station, Tralee, The Glen, and Portmagee in around 9h 2m.
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Killarney Mission Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- 066 714 7038
- bookings@locallinkkerry.ie
- Website
- locallinkkerry.ie
Bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cahersiveen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
- Leap
- €4–6
Bus from Tralee to The Glen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–8
- Website
- https://www.locallinkkerry.ie/
- Leap
- €6–8
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
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/
- Phone
- +353 87 2362344
- skelligsrock@skelligsrock.com
- Website
- skelligsrock.com
Ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Island
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.skelligsrock.com/
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