Carlow to Skibbereen Buses

Carlow to Skibbereen buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carlow and Skibbereen takes 6h 45m and the fastest bus takes 5h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlow 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.

6h 45m
Duration: 283 km
Distance: €50
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736
Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereenbus 230

6h 13m

€31–65

Carlow to Skibbereen bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Carlow and Skibbereen. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlow is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Skibbereen at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterford Bus Stn and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

11:55 AM → 5:50 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 7:50 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
3:55 PM → 9:35 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
6:25 PM → 11:35 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

4:25 AM → 11:50 AM
7h 25m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 35m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 5:50 PM
5h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:25 AM → 11:50 AM
7h 25m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:50 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:25 AM → 11:50 AM
7h 25m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:50 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:25 AM → 11:50 AM
7h 25m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:50 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:25 AM → 11:50 AM
7h 25m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:50 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:25 AM → 11:50 AM
7h 25m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes

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