How to travel from Bantry to Lahinch, Ireland

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.

3 routes found

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 LahinchBantry if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Parnell Place stop 255021 and then to Ennis Station stop 635341.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Parnell Place stop 255021 then take the train to Limerick Junction.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Lahinch.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance231km (144 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bantry and Lahinch

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bantry and Lahinch. We recommend that you drive to Lahinch. instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Bantry to Lahinch

Compare travel optionsbetween Bantry and Lahinch

Transport options from Bantry to Lahinch
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
5h 40m
€25($25)
every 4 hours273km (170 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 45m
€57($57)
every 4 hours290km (180 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€46($46)
on demand231km (144 miles)

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Airports near Lahinch

The following major airports near Lahinch offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Lahinch
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
114km (71 miles) from Lahinch
ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Lahinch