How to travel from Bantry to Tralee, Ireland

The distance between Bantry and Tralee is around 110km (68 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bantry to Tralee by bus, taxi, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Wilton Centre CUH stop 225031 and then to Casement Station stop 635061.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Killarney then take the train to Tralee.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Tralee.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance110km (68 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bantry and Tralee

There are several options for getting from Bantry to Tralee by bus, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €22 ($22).

The distance between Bantry and Tralee is around 110km (68 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 68km (42 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Bantry and Tralee by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bantry to Tralee is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €22 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Bantry and Tralee, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bantry and Tralee. We recommend that you drive to Tralee. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bantry and Tralee. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bantry to Tralee. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Wilton Centre CUH stop 225031. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Bus Eireann and West Cork Connect run regular bus services between Bantry and Tralee. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 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 Tralee. We recommend that you take the bus to Wilton Centre CUH stop 225031 and then to Casement Station stop 635061. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Tralee is Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Tralee. Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) 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 Tralee. The distance is around 110km (68 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bantry to Tralee is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €20 ($20).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bantry and Tralee

Transport options from Bantry to Tralee
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 40m
€20($20)
every 4 hours200km (124 miles)
Taxi and Train
1h 40m
€190($190)
every 3 hours112km (70 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€22($22)
on demand110km (68 miles)

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Airports near Tralee

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

SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Tralee
ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Tralee
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
192km (120 miles) from Tralee