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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Cork

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Corktrain train 224
    3. Take the bus from University Hospl to Skibbereen Nbus bus 237
    6h 17m
    €44–72

  2. Bus via Cork

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 736
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    3. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereenbus bus 230
    6h 21m
    €30–51

  3. Drive  257 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to Skibbereencar car 257 km
    3h 17m
    €46–66

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Kildare to Corktrain train 224
    3. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereen Nbus bus 230
    6h 33m
    €43–64

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 736
    2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Patrick's Quaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereenbus bus 230
    7h 8m

Carlow to Skibbereen by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Skibbereen via SETU Cork Road, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 6h 21m.

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