The average bus between Oldcastle and Skibbereen takes 10h 17m and the fastest bus takes 7h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oldcastle 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 4 times a day between Oldcastle and Skibbereen. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oldcastle is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Skibbereen at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Kells and take an average of 10h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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16h 9m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Oldcastle 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 Oldcastle to Skibbereen. However, there are services departing from Oldcastle station and arriving at Skibbereen station via O'Connell St Upper. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
Oldcastle to Skibbereen bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kells station.
Oldcastle to Skibbereen bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Skibbereen station.
The distance between Oldcastle and Skibbereen is 284.6 km. The road distance is 419 km.
You can take a bus from Oldcastle to Skibbereen via Kells, O'Connell St Upper, Crampton Quay, Cork Alfred St, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 9h 4m.