The average bus between Belfast and Skibbereen takes 8h 24m and the fastest bus takes 7h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Belfast to Skibbereen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Belfast and Skibbereen. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Belfast is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Skibbereen at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Terminal 1 Zone 1 and take an average of 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Belfast to Skibbereen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Skibbereen. However, there are services departing from Belfast station and arriving at Skibbereen station via Terminal 1 Zone 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
Belfast to Skibbereen bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Belfast to Skibbereen bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Skibbereen station.
The distance between Belfast and Skibbereen is 405.6 km. The road distance is 501 km.
You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Skibbereen via Terminal 1 Zone 1, Airport Zone 10, Cork Alfred St, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 8h 57m.