The average bus between Skibbereen and Shannon takes 5h 33m and the fastest bus takes 4h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Skibbereen to Shannon. 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 Skibbereen and Shannon. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skibbereen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Shannon at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork Patrick's Quay and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Skibbereen to Shannon? 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 Skibbereen to Shannon. However, there are services departing from Skibbereen station and arriving at Shannon station via Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Skibbereen to Shannon bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, depart from Skibbereen station.
Skibbereen to Shannon bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, arrive at Henry Street station.
The distance between Skibbereen and Shannon is 131.7 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a bus from Skibbereen to Shannon Town Centre via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Andersn's Quay, Henry Street, and Harvey's Quay in around 5h 27m.