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

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There are 5 ways to get from Birr to Skibbereen by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Birr to Thurles Stationbus bus 850
    2. Take the train from Thurles to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from University Hospl to Skibbereen Nbus bus 230
    6h 24m
    €39–64

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereen Nbus bus 230
    7h 32m
    €47–68

  3. Drive  235.1 km

    1. Drive from Birr to Skibbereencar car 235.1 km
    3h 15m
    €42–61

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birr 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 8m
    €46–63

  5. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Birr to William 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
    7h 12m
    €43–58

Birr to Skibbereen by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 268.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Birr to Skibbereen via Limerick Colbert, Cork Bus Stn, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 7h 8m.

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