There are 3 ways to get from Skibbereen to Doolin by bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Skibbereen to Cork Patrick's Quaybus 230
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Ennis Stationbus 51
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus 350
8h€46–64Drive 230.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Skibbereen to Doolincar 230.4 km
3h 21m€41–59Bus, train
- Take the bus from Skibbereen to Cork Patrick's Quaybus 230
- Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus 350
8h 42m€52–75
Skibbereen to Doolin by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Skibbereen to Doolin is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Skibbereen to Doolin is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Skibbereen to Doolin. However, there are services departing from Skibbereen and arriving at Doolin via Cork Bus Stn and Ennis Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Skibbereen and Doolin is 286 km. The road distance is 230.4 km.
The best way to get from Skibbereen to Doolin without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs €45 - €65.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Skibbereen to Doolin, including transfers.
Skibbereen to Doolin bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, depart from Skibbereen station.
Skibbereen to Doolin bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, arrive at Cork Patrick's Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skibbereen to Doolin is 230 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Skibbereen to Doolin.
There are 392+ hotels available in Doolin.
What companies run services between Skibbereen, Ireland and Doolin, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Skibbereen to Doolin via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, and Ennis Station in around 8h.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 (0) 21 7011288
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Cork Connect
Bus from Skibbereen to Cork Patrick's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- West Cork Connect
Bus from Skibbereen to Cork Patrick's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- West Cork Connect
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Ennis Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ennis Station to Doolin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Ennis Station to Doolin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
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