How to get from Athenry to Skibbereen by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Athenry to Skibbereen in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Athenry station to Galway (Ceannt) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 51 bus and finally take the 237 bus from Parnell Place station to Skibbereen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 27 min.

447min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 5151
Bus - 237237
Walk to Skibbereen
Leaves from Athenry

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Athenry
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Bus Station
    ID 555041
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Cork
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parnell Place
    ID 255021
    260 min
  • 7
    Bus - 237237
    Wait for bus
    237
    Skibbereen
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skibbereen
    ID 249701
    102 min
  • 9
    Walk to Skibbereen
    Walk to
    Skibbereen
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via RAIL, 51 and 230

To get from Athenry to Skibbereen in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Athenry station to Galway (Ceannt) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 51 bus and finally take the 230 bus from St Patricks Quay station to Skibbereen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 20 min.

440min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 5151
Bus - 230230
Walk to Skibbereen
Leaves from Athenry

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Athenry
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Bus Station
    ID 555041
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Cork
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parnell Place
    ID 255021
    260 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Patricks Quay
    290 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 230230
    Wait for bus
    230
    Skibbereen
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skibbereen
    ID 249701
    110 min
  • 10
    Walk to Skibbereen
    Walk to
    Skibbereen
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athenry to Skibbereen

The distance between Athenry, Ireland and Skibbereen, Ireland is approximately 335.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 447 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athenry to Skibbereen by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Skibbereen, Ireland

Skibbereen is located at Skibbereen, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Skibbereen.

Bus stations close to Skibbereen:

  • Skibbereen
  • St Patrick's Cath.
  • Cork County Council

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via RAIL, 51 and 230

To get from Athenry to Skibbereen in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Athenry station to Galway (Ceannt) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 51 bus and finally take the 230 bus from St Patricks Quay station to Skibbereen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 20 min.

440min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 5151
Bus - 230230
Walk to Skibbereen
Leaves from Athenry

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Athenry
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Galway (Ceannt)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galway (Ceannt)
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Bus Station
    ID 555041
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Cork
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parnell Place
    ID 255021
    260 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Patricks Quay
    290 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 230230
    Wait for bus
    230
    Skibbereen
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skibbereen
    ID 249701
    110 min
  • 10
    Walk to Skibbereen
    Walk to
    Skibbereen
    400 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Athenry to Skibbereen?

    The fastest way takes 447 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 51, Bus line 237.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Athenry to Skibbereen?

    The alternative route takes 440 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 51, Bus line 230.

  • Is there a direct train between Athenry and Skibbereen in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Athenry to Skibbereen in Ireland?

    The RAIL train line goes from Galway (Ceannt) station near Athenry to Galway (Ceannt) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Galway (Ceannt) station near Skibbereen in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Athenry to Skibbereen in Ireland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Athenry and Skibbereen in Ireland by train and bus is about 7 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Athenry to get to Skibbereen in Ireland?

    Get on the RAIL train from the Galway (Ceannt) station near Athenry in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Athenry and Skibbereen in Ireland?

    Get off the train at the Galway (Ceannt) stop, which is closest to Skibbereen in Ireland.

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