The average bus between Sligo and Skibbereen takes 10h 25m and the fastest bus takes 7h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sligo 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 5 times a day between Sligo and Skibbereen. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sligo is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Skibbereen at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at ATU Galway and take an average of 10h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sligo 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 Sligo to Skibbereen. However, there are services departing from Sligo station and arriving at Skibbereen station via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
Sligo to Skibbereen bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.
Sligo to Skibbereen bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Skibbereen station.
The distance between Sligo and Skibbereen is 307.1 km. The road distance is 419 km.
You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Skibbereen via ATU Galway, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 8h 34m.