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

From Athy to Skibbereen by bus and train

To get from Athy to Skibbereen in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Athy station to Kilkenny (Macdonagh) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 600 bus and finally take the 237 bus from Parnell Place station to Skibbereen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 35 min.

395min
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 600600
Bus - 237237
Walk to Skibbereen
Leaves from Athy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Athy
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Waterford (Plunkett)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kilkenny (Macdonagh)
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Macdonagh Junction
    ID 10326
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 600600
    Wait for bus
    600
    Andersons Quay
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Andersons Quay
    ID 11052
    155 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parnell Place
    ID 255021
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 237237
    Wait for bus
    237
    Skibbereen
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skibbereen
    ID 249701
    113 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 Athy to Skibbereen

The distance between Athy, Ireland and Skibbereen, Ireland is approximately 313.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 395 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athy 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 Athy

Athy is located at Athy, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Train Station.

Bus stations close to Athy:

  • Train Station
  • The Castle Inn
  • Leinster Street

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 395 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 600, Bus line 237.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 35 min.

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

    The RAIL train line goes from Waterford (Plunkett) station near Athy to Kilkenny (Macdonagh) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Kilkenny (Macdonagh) station near Skibbereen in Ireland

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

    The total travel time between Athy and Skibbereen in Ireland by train and bus is about 6 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the RAIL train from the Waterford (Plunkett) station near Athy in Ireland.

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

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

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