Portlaoise to Skibbereen Buses

Portlaoise to Skibbereen buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Portlaoise and Skibbereen takes 8h 37m and the fastest bus takes 6h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portlaoise 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.

8h 37m
Duration: 295 km
Distance: €40
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 735
Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereenbus 230

7h 6m

€34–47

Portlaoise to Skibbereen bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Portlaoise and Skibbereen. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portlaoise is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Skibbereen at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Arthurs Qy and take an average of 8h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:35 PM → 11:50 AM
Arrives next day
18h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:40 AM → 1:50 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 3:50 PM
7h • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 7:50 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
3:10 PM → 9:35 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:40 AM → 2:50 PM
8h 10m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 3:50 PM
7h • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 7:50 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
3:10 PM → 9:35 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:40 AM → 2:50 PM
8h 10m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 3:50 PM
7h • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 7:50 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
3:10 PM → 9:35 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:40 AM → 2:50 PM
8h 10m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 3:50 PM
7h • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 7:50 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
3:10 PM → 9:35 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:40 AM → 2:50 PM
8h 10m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 3:50 PM
7h • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 7:50 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
3:10 PM → 9:35 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portlaoise 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.

Portlaoise to Skibbereen buses

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Portlaoise to Skibbereen bus times

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:35 PM → 11:50 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:40 AM → 1:50 PM

8:50 AM → 3:50 PM

1:25 PM → 7:50 PM

3:10 PM → 9:35 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:40 AM → 2:50 PM

8:50 AM → 3:50 PM

1:25 PM → 7:50 PM

3:10 PM → 9:35 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:40 AM → 2:50 PM

8:50 AM → 3:50 PM

1:25 PM → 7:50 PM

3:10 PM → 9:35 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:40 AM → 2:50 PM

8:50 AM → 3:50 PM

1:25 PM → 7:50 PM

3:10 PM → 9:35 PM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:40 AM → 2:50 PM

8:50 AM → 3:50 PM

1:25 PM → 7:50 PM

3:10 PM → 9:35 PM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:40 AM → 2:50 PM

8:50 AM → 3:50 PM

1:25 PM → 7:50 PM

3:10 PM → 9:35 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qy

Bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quay

Bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereen

Bus trips from Portlaoise

Bus trips to Skibbereen

Alternative transport options

5:35 PM → 11:50 AM
Arrives next day