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Trip Overview

The average bus between Galway and Skibbereen takes 6h 51m and the fastest bus takes 5h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Galway 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 51m
Duration
279 km
Distance
€40
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Galway to Skibbereen bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Galway and Skibbereen. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galway is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Skibbereen at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork Andersn's Quay and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    CitylinkWest Cork Connect14h 20m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    CitylinkWest Cork Connect6h 20m • 1 change
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    CitylinkWest Cork Connect5h 20m • 1 change
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    CitylinkWest Cork Connect6h 20m • 1 change
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    CitylinkWest Cork Connect5h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    CitylinkWest Cork Connect6h 20m • 1 change
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    CitylinkWest Cork Connect5h 20m • 1 change
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    CitylinkWest Cork Connect6h 20m • 1 change
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    CitylinkWest Cork Connect5h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    CitylinkWest Cork Connect6h 20m • 1 change
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    CitylinkWest Cork Connect5h 20m • 1 change
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    CitylinkWest Cork Connect6h 20m • 1 change
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    CitylinkWest Cork Connect5h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    CitylinkWest Cork Connect5h 20m • 1 change
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    CitylinkWest Cork Connect5h 20m • 1 change
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    CitylinkWest Cork Connect6h 20m • 1 change
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    CitylinkWest Cork Connect5h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    CitylinkWest Cork Connect5h 20m • 1 change
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    CitylinkWest Cork Connect5h 20m • 1 change
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    CitylinkWest Cork Connect6h 20m • 1 change
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    CitylinkWest Cork Connect5h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    CitylinkWest Cork Connect6h 20m • 1 change
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    CitylinkWest Cork Connect5h 20m • 1 change
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    CitylinkWest Cork Connect6h 20m • 1 change
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    CitylinkWest Cork Connect5h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Galway 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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  • Distance: 279.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Skibbereen via Cork Andersn's Quay and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 5h 50m.

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