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How to get fromGalway City to Skibbereenby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Galway City to Skibbereen by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Skibbereenbus bus 230
    5h 50m
    €31–49

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from University Hospl to Skibbereen Nbus bus 230
    7h 5m
    €45–72

  3. Drive 253.2 km

    1. Drive from Galway City to Skibbereencar car 253.2 km
    3h 25m
    €43–62

Galway City to Skibbereen by bus

Calendar64Weekly Buses
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Galway City, Ireland and Skibbereen, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Skibbereen via Cork Andersn's Quay and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 5h 50m.

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