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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Cork

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    1. Take the bus from Skibbereen to Cork Patrick's Quaybus bus 230
    2. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    4h 12m
    €37–52

  2. Drive 247.2 km

    1. Drive from Skibbereen to Portlaoisecar car 247.2 km
    2h 51m
    €42–61

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Skibbereen to Cork Bus Stnbus bus 237
    2. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train Ic / ...
    4h 38m
    €43–60

Skibbereen to Portlaoise by bus and train

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Skibbereen to Portlaoise. However, you can take the bus to Cork Patrick's Quay, walk to MacCurtain Street, take the line 208 bus to Summerhill N, walk to Cork, then take the train to Portlaoise. Alternatively, you can drive from Skibbereen to Portlaoise in around 2h 51m.

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