Carlow to Skibbereen Buses

Carlow to Skibbereen buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carlow and Skibbereen takes 7h 3m 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.

7h 3m
Duration: 284 km
Distance: €40
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

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Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to SETU Cork Roadbus 736
Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereenbus 230

6h 21m

€30–51

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 SETU Cork Road and take an average of 7h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

1:30 PM → 7:50 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
3:30 PM → 9:35 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
6:25 PM → 11:35 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
8:10 PM → 9:50 AM
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13h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:25 AM → 11:50 AM
7h 25m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:50 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 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
11:00 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 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
11:00 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:25 AM → 11:50 AM
7h 25m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:50 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:25 AM → 11:50 AM
7h 25m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:50 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:25 AM → 11:50 AM
7h 25m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:50 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 5:50 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlow 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.

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Carlow to Skibbereen bus times

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

1:30 PM → 7:50 PM

3:30 PM → 9:35 PM

6:25 PM → 11:35 PM

8:10 PM → 9:50 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:25 AM → 11:50 AM

8:45 AM → 2:50 PM

9:25 AM → 3:50 PM

11:00 AM → 5:50 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:25 AM → 11:50 AM

7:15 AM → 1:50 PM

9:25 AM → 3:50 PM

11:00 AM → 5:50 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

4:25 AM → 11:50 AM

7:15 AM → 1:50 PM

9:25 AM → 3:50 PM

11:00 AM → 5:50 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:25 AM → 11:50 AM

8:45 AM → 2:50 PM

9:25 AM → 3:50 PM

11:00 AM → 5:50 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:25 AM → 11:50 AM

8:45 AM → 2:50 PM

9:25 AM → 3:50 PM

11:00 AM → 5:50 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:25 AM → 11:50 AM

8:45 AM → 2:50 PM

9:25 AM → 3:50 PM

11:00 AM → 5:50 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Skibbereen, Ireland?

Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to SETU Cork Road

Bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quay

Bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quay

Bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereen

Bus trips from Carlow

Bus trips to Skibbereen

Alternative transport options

8:10 PM → 9:50 AM
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