How to Travel from
Kildare to Skibbereen
by Route or Car
Schedule
Kildare, Irish → Skibbereen, Irish
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kildare to Skibbereen
Composite routes from Kildare to Skibbereen
Cheapest
2 h 58 min
Car
284 km.
from $15
Other
5 h 59 min
Train, Bus
238 km.
from $57.35
7 h 3 min
238 km.
from $46.89
6 h 1 min
Train, bus via Skibbereen, Train, bus via Skibbereen
238 km.
from $48.09
8 h 8 min
237 km.
from $61.57
Route Navigator Kildare - Skibbereen
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Claregate Street
Claregate Street, 38 м
38 м
Turn right onto Bride Street
Bride Street, 1 km 31 м
1 km 31 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto R415
181 м
181 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
51 km 776 м
51 km 776 м
Keep left onto Portlaoise to Cullahill Motorway
Portlaoise to Cullahill Motorway, 154 km 825 м
154 km 825 м
Keep left and take N71, R849 toward skibbereen, bandon, bishopstown
skibbereen, bandon, bishopstown, N71, R849, 1 km 789 м
1 km 789 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Bandon Road
Bandon Road, 10 km 901 м
10 km 901 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Halfway Roundabout
Halfway Roundabout, 8 km 394 м
8 km 394 м
Turn left onto L3204
14 м
14 м
Turn right onto L2042
4 km 256 м
4 km 256 м
Turn right onto Distillery Road
Distillery Road, 330 м
330 м
Turn right onto Bypass Road
Bypass Road, 43 м
43 м
Turn left onto Connolly Street
Connolly Street, 1 km 744 м
1 km 744 м
Turn left onto Saint Patrick's Quay
Saint Patrick's Quay, 261 м
261 м
Turn left onto New Road
New Road, 444 м
444 м
Continue onto Clonakilty Road
Clonakilty Road, 13 km 449 м
13 km 449 м
Turn right
4 km 680 м
4 km 680 м
Keep left
2 km 76 м
2 km 76 м
Turn right onto Old Chapel Lane
Old Chapel Lane, 99 м
99 м
Keep left
33 м
33 м
Turn left onto Patrick Street
Patrick Street, 193 м
193 м
Turn right onto Oliver Plunkett Street
Oliver Plunkett Street, 1 km 58 м
1 km 58 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto N71
3 km 251 м
3 km 251 м
Turn right onto L4002
5 km 424 м
5 km 424 м
Turn sharp right onto L4240
1 km 366 м
1 km 366 м
Keep left onto L4242
1 km 440 м
1 km 440 м
Turn right onto L4242
151 м
151 м
Turn left onto L4242
3 km 807 м
3 km 807 м
Keep right onto L4242
14 м
14 м
Turn slight right onto N71
13 km 57 м
13 km 57 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Cork Road
Cork Road, 1 km 963 м
1 km 963 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Irish Rail
Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$19.11–$29.30
Bus operators
Aircoach
Phone:
+353 0 1 844 7118
Email:
info@aircoach.ie
Website:
aircoach.ie/
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.20–$33.12
Bus Éireann
Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Cork Kent Station to Skibbereen
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11
Bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Skibbereen
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11
Citylink
Phone:
+353 91 564 164
Email:
info@citylink.ie
Website:
citylink.ie/
Bus from Henry Street to Cork
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$22.93
Dublin Coach
Phone:
+353 (0)1 465 9972
Email:
info@dublincoach.ie
Website:
dublincoach.ie/
Bus from Kildare Village to Limerick
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$21.65
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Phone:
+353 818 333 222
Email:
info@jjkavanagh.ie
Website:
jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Kildare Village to Limerick
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.83–$24.20
West Cork Connect
Phone:
021-7011288
Email:
info@westcorkconnect.ie
Website:
westcorkconnect.ie/
Bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Skibbereen
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Go-Ahead Ireland
Phone:
0818 804071
Email:
customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
Website:
goaheadireland.ie/
Bus from Kildare to Bachelors
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$5.48–$7.64
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Kildare to Skibbereen?
The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Skibbereen is to train and bus which costs $32.61 - $50 and takes 5h 59m.
What is the fastest way to get from Kildare to Skibbereen?
The fastest way to get from Kildare to Skibbereen is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .
Is there a direct bus between Kildare and Skibbereen?
No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Skibbereen. However, there are services departing from Kildare Village and arriving at Skibbereen via Henry Street and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
How far is it from Kildare to Skibbereen?
The distance between Kildare and Skibbereen is 302 km. The road distance is 284.8 km.
How do I travel from Kildare to Skibbereen without a car?
The best way to get from Kildare to Skibbereen without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $32.61 - $50 .
How long does it take to get from Kildare to Skibbereen?
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Kildare to Skibbereen, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Kildare to Skibbereen bus from?
Kildare to Skibbereen bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare Village station.
Where does the Kildare to Skibbereen bus arrive?
Kildare to Skibbereen bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Limerick Arthur's Quay station.
Can I drive from Kildare to Skibbereen?
Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to Skibbereen is 285 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Kildare to Skibbereen.
Where can I stay near Skibbereen?
There are 151+ hotels available in Skibbereen. Prices start at $76.35 per night.
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