How to get from Ballina to Skibbereen by bus?

By bus

To get from Ballina to Skibbereen in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 430 bus from Dunnes Stores station to Atu Galway City station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 251X bus and finally take the 237 bus from Parnell Place station to Skibbereen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 6 min.

486min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 430430
Bus - 251X251X
Bus - 237237
Walk to Skibbereen
Leaves from Dunnes Stores

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dunnes Stores
    ID 559701
    950 m • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 430430
    Wait for bus
    430
    Galway Cathedral
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Atu Galway City
    ID 522841
    130 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Atu Galway City
    ID 522811
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 251X251X
    Wait for bus
    251X
    Coburg Street
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coburg Street
    ID 258971
    140 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Parnell Place
    ID 255021
    550 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - 237237
    Wait for bus
    237
    Skibbereen
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Skibbereen
    ID 249701
    102 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 Ballina to Skibbereen

The distance between Ballina, Ireland and Skibbereen, Ireland is approximately 409.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 486 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ballina to Skibbereen by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Ballina

Ballina is located at Ballina, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Ballina Motor Care.

Train stations close to Ballina:

  • Ballina

Bus stations close to Ballina:

  • Ballina Motor Care
  • Service Station
  • Circular Road

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 Ballina to Skibbereen?

    The fastest way takes 486 minutes, using Bus line 430, Bus line 251X, Bus line 237.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ballina and Skibbereen in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ballina to Skibbereen in Ireland?

    The 430 bus line goes from Dunnes Stores station near Ballina to Galway Cathedral station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Galway Cathedral station near Skibbereen in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Ballina to Skibbereen in Ireland by bus?

    The total travel time between Ballina and Skibbereen in Ireland by bus is about 8 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ballina to get to Skibbereen in Ireland?

    Get on the 430 bus from the Dunnes Stores stop near Ballina in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ballina and Skibbereen in Ireland?

    Get off the bus at the Galway Cathedral stop, which is closest to Skibbereen in Ireland.

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