The average bus between Dublin and Skibbereen takes 5h 44m and the fastest bus takes 5h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dublin 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 Dublin and Skibbereen. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Skibbereen at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork Alfred St and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Dublin 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 Dublin to Skibbereen. However, there are services departing from Dublin station and arriving at Skibbereen station via Cork Alfred St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
Dublin to Skibbereen bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dublin to Skibbereen bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Skibbereen station.
The distance between Dublin and Skibbereen is 284.8 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a bus from Crampton Quay to Skibbereen via Cork Alfred St and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 5h 50m.