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How to get fromAthlone to Skibbereenby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Skibbereen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Athlone to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from University Hospl to Skibbereen Nbus bus 230
    6h 42m
    €45–74

  2. Bus via TUS North Gate

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from TUS North Gate to O'Connell Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    3. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereenbus bus 230
    8h 45m
    €43–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 72
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Cork Bus Stnbus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereenbus bus 230
    7h 56m
    €50–69

  4. Drive 275.2 km

    1. Drive from Athlone to Skibbereencar car 275.2 km
    3h 46m
    €47–68

Athlone to Skibbereen by train and bus

Calendar99Weekly Services
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Athlone to Skibbereen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 344.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Skibbereen via Limerick Colbert, Cork Bus Stn, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 7h 56m.

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