The distance between Bantry and Lahinch is around 231km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bantry to Lahinch by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lahinch → Bantry if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Parnell Place stop 255021 and then to Ennis Station stop 635341.
Bus Eireann
Take the bus to Parnell Place stop 255021 then take the train to Limerick Junction.
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There are several options for getting from Bantry to Lahinch by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).
The distance between Bantry and Lahinch is around 231km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 140km (87 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Bantry and Lahinch by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bantry to Lahinch is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €46 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between Bantry and Lahinch, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Bantry and Lahinch. We recommend that you drive to Lahinch. instead which will take 3hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bantry and Lahinch. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bantry to Lahinch. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Parnell Place stop 255021 and Ennis Station stop 635341. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
Bus Eireann, West Cork Connect and O'Donoghues run regular bus services between Bantry and Lahinch. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bantry to Lahinch. We recommend that you take the bus to Parnell Place stop 255021 and then to Ennis Station stop 635341. instead which will take 5h 40m.
The closest major airport to Lahinch is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Lahinch. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) and Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bantry and Lahinch. The distance is around 231km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bantry to Lahinch is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 5h 40m | €25($25) | every 4 hours | 273km (170 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4h 45m | €57($57) | every 4 hours | 290km (180 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | €46($46) | on demand | 231km (144 miles) |
Bus Eireann
West Cork Connect
O'Donoghues
The following major airports near Lahinch offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.