The average bus between Shannon and Skibbereen takes 6h 23m and the fastest bus takes 4h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shannon 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 Shannon and Skibbereen. The earliest departure is at 8:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shannon is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Skibbereen at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at William Street and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Shannon 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 Shannon to Skibbereen. However, there are services departing from Shannon station and arriving at Skibbereen station via Cork Andersn's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
Shannon to Skibbereen bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Henry Street station.
Shannon to Skibbereen bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Skibbereen station.
The distance between Shannon and Skibbereen is 131.7 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a bus from Shannon Town Centre to Skibbereen via William Street, Henry Street, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 6h 9m.