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How to get fromCardiff to Skibbereenby train, plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Skibbereen by train, plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereenbus bus
    8h 30m
    €104–269

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    4. Take the bus from University Hospl to Skibbereen Nbus bus
    11h 9m
    €82–253

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 370
    4. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    5. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereenbus bus 230
    15h 21m
    €119–192

  4. Train, ferry, bus via Dublin

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busárasbus bus 132
    4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus bus 707
    5. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereen Nbus bus 230
    18h 30m
    €137–212

  5. Fly Cardiff Airport to Kerry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane CWL - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Skibbereenbus bus
    15h 52m
    €99–315

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereenbus bus
    9h 8m
    €106–342

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereenbus bus
    9h 9m
    €178–530

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane BRS - KIR
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Skibbereenbus bus
    11h 16m
    €104–294

  9. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereenbus bus
    10h 40m
    €107–304

  10. Train, ferry, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 370
    4. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    5. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereenbus bus 230
    16h 38m
    €169–382

  11. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus bus 112 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busárasbus bus 132
    4. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereenbus bus 230
    20h 31m
    €157–352

Cardiff to Skibbereen by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration15h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 569.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Skibbereen, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Skibbereen. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Stn, walk to Cork Patrick's Quay, then take the bus to Skibbereen. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Skibbereen via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, SETU Cork Road, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 15h 21m.

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