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How to get fromTralee to Skellig Islandsby bus, ferry or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Tralee to Skellig Islands by bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry via Killorglin

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    1. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Killorglinbus279
    2. Take the bus from Killorglin to Cahersiveenbus280 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
    4h 37m

  2. Taxi, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Tralee to Portmageetaxi
    2. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
    2h 8m

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tralee to The GlenbusR37
    2. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
    5h 57m

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Tralee to Skellig Islands. However, you can take the bus to Killorglin, take the bus to Cahersiveen, take the taxi to Portmagee, then take the ferry to Skellig Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Portmagee then take the ferry to Skellig Island.

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