What is the cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Skibbereen?

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Skibbereen is to drive and car ferry which costs €120 - €180 and takes 9h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Skibbereen?

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Skibbereen is to drive and car ferry which takes 9h 24m and costs €120 - €180.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Skibbereen?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Skibbereen is 531 km.

How do I travel from Aberystwyth to Skibbereen without a car?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Skibbereen without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 15h 21m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Aberystwyth to Skibbereen?

It takes approximately 15h 21m to get from Aberystwyth to Skibbereen, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Skibbereen?

There are 167+ hotels available in Skibbereen.

Aberystwyth to Skibbereen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Skibbereen by bus, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Carmarthen stationT1c
2. Take the train from Carmarthen to Fishguard Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
5. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quay600
6. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Skibbereen230
15h 21m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Skibbereen
9h 24m
€124–176
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Skibbereen
10h 13m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Ffordd yr Efail 2T5
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
4. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Skibbereen230
16h 42m
Bus, ferry via Pembroke Dock
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Haverfordwest Bus StationT5
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
4. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Skibbereen230
17h 51m
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)MAN - ORK
4. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Skibbereen
11h 18m
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
5. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Skibbereen
12h 15m

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

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1h 20mAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 531.1 km
Duration: 15h 21m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Skibbereen, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aberystwyth to Skibbereen. However, you can take the bus to Carmarthen station, walk to Carmarthen, take the train to Fishguard Harbour, walk to Fishguard Harbour, take the ferry to Rosslare Harbour, walk to Rosslare Europort, take the bus to Waterford Bus Station, take the bus to Cork Anderson's Quay, walk to Cork Saint Patrick's Quay, then take the bus to Skibbereen. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Aberystwyth to Skibbereen via Holyhead and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 9h 24m.

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