There are 4 ways to get from Skibbereen to Kildare by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Skibbereen N to Cork Patrick's Quaybus 230
- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
4h 49m€41–58Bus via Cork
cheapest- Take the bus from Skibbereen to Cork Patrick's Quaybus 230
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus 707
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kildare Vllgebus 300
6h 34m€37–55Drive 280.2 km
- Drive from Skibbereen to Kildarecar 280.2 km
3h 8m€49–71Bus
- Take the bus from Skibbereen to Killarney Bus Stnbus 270
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Kildare Vllgebus 300
7h 22m€45–64
Skibbereen to Kildare by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Skibbereen to Kildare is to bus via Cork which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Skibbereen to Kildare is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Skibbereen to Kildare. However, there are services departing from Skibbereen and arriving at Kildare Vllge via Cork Alfred St and Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Skibbereen and Kildare is 302 km. The road distance is 280.2 km.
The best way to get from Skibbereen to Kildare without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 49m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Skibbereen to Kildare, including transfers.
Skibbereen to Kildare bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, depart from Skibbereen station.
Skibbereen to Kildare bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, arrive at Cork Patrick's Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skibbereen to Kildare is 280 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Skibbereen to Kildare.
There are 130+ hotels available in Kildare.
What companies run services between Skibbereen, Ireland and Kildare, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Skibbereen to Kildare Vllge via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Alfred St, Bachelors Walk, and Burgh Quay in around 6h 34m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 (0) 21 7011288
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Cork Connect
Bus from Skibbereen N to Cork Patrick's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- 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
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