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How to get fromSkibbereen to Castlebarby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Skibbereen to Castlebar by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Skibbereen to Cork Patrick's Quaybus bus 230
    2. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain train Ic / ...
    8h 28m
    €55–80

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Skibbereen to Cork Patrick's Quaybus bus 230
    2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus bus 430
    9h 38m
    €49–68

  3. Drive 324.3 km

    1. Drive from Skibbereen to Castlebarcar car 324.3 km
    4h 13m
    €56–80

  4. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Skibbereen to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 270
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Mission to UL Student Ctrbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from UL East Gate to Castlebar Librarybus bus
    9h 50m

Skibbereen to Castlebar by bus and train

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Skibbereen to Castlebar.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 463.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Skibbereen to Castlebar via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, and ATU Galway in around 9h 38m.

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