The average bus between Skibbereen and Howth takes 7h 17m and the fastest bus takes 6h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Skibbereen to Howth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Skibbereen and Howth. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skibbereen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Howth at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork Saint Patrick's Quay and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Skibbereen to Howth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Skibbereen to Howth. However, there are services departing from Skibbereen station and arriving at Howth station via Cork Saint Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
Skibbereen to Howth bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, depart from Skibbereen station.
Skibbereen to Howth bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
The distance between Skibbereen and Howth is 297.8 km. The road distance is 351 km.
You can take a bus from Skibbereen to Main Street Howth via Cork Saint Patrick's Quay, Cork Alfred Street, Bachelors Walk, and Abbey Street Lower in around 6h 56m.