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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Castlebar to ATU Galwaybus bus 430
    2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    3. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereenbus bus 230
    8h 1m
    €42–69

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from University Hospl to Skibbereen Nbus bus 230
    8h 13m
    €55–87

  3. Drive  326.6 km

    1. Drive from Castlebar to Skibbereencar car 326.6 km
    4h 13m
    €59–85

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Castlebar to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane NOC - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereenbus bus
    9h 2m
    €97–320

  5. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Castlebar Library to UL East Gatebus bus
    2. Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Skibbereenbus bus 270
    9h 27m

Castlebar to Skibbereen by bus

Calendar56Weekly Buses
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363 km
  • Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Castlebar to Skibbereen via ATU Galway, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 8h 1m.

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