How far is it from Skellig Islands to Cork?

The distance between Skellig Islands and Cork is 185 km.

How do I travel from Skellig Islands to Cork without a car?

The best way to get from Skellig Islands to Cork without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 27m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Skellig Islands to Cork?

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Skellig Islands to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 288+ hotels available in Cork.

Skellig Islands to Cork - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Skellig Islands to Cork by ferry, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Skellig Island to Portmageeferry
2. Take the bus from Cahersiveen to Killarney Bus Stationbus 280
3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Mercy Hospitalbus 40
6h 27m
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Skellig Island to Portmageeferry
2. Take the bus from Cahersiveen to Killorglinbus 280 / ...
3. Take the train from Killarney to Corktrain Ic / ...
7h 1m
Ferry, bus via Killorglin
1. Take the ferry from Skellig Island to Portmageeferry
2. Take the bus from Cahersiveen to Killorglinbus 280 / ...
3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Mercy Hospitalbus 40
6h 59m
Ferry, bus via Tralee
1. Take the ferry from Skellig Island to Portmageeferry
2. Take the bus from The Glen to Traleebus R37
3. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Cork Bus Stationbus 40
7h 52m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Skellig Islands to Cork.

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Distance: 185.2 km
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Skellig Islands, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Skellig Islands to Cork. However, you can take the ferry to Portmagee, take the taxi to Cahersiveen, take the bus to Killarney Bus Station, then take the bus to Mercy Hospital. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Skellig Island to Cork via Portmagee, Cahersiveen, Killorglin, Killarney Bus Station, and Killarney in around 7h 1m.

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