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

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There are 6 ways to get from Donegal to Skibbereen by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Donegal to ATU Galwaybus bus 64
    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
    9h 54m
    €55–85

  2. Bus via Galway

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Eyre Squarebus bus 964
    2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    3. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereenbus bus 230
    9h 56m
    €54–80

  3. Bus, train via Sligo

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stnbus bus 64
    2. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereen Nbus bus 230
    11h 45m
    €75–115

  4. Drive  436.7 km

    1. Drive from Donegal to Skibbereencar car 436.7 km
    5h 39m
    €77–112

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from University Hospl to Skibbereen Nbus bus 237
    10h 28m
    €71–121

  6. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus bus 707
    3. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereenbus bus 230
    10h 50m
    €61–88

Donegal to Skibbereen by bus

Calendar34Weekly Buses
Duration9h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 482.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 54m

What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Skibbereen, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Donegal to Skibbereen via ATU Galway, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 9h 54m.

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