The distance between Bantry and Westport is around 350km (218 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bantry to Westport by taxi, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to South Mall stop 241211 then Eyre Square Galway Bus Station and then to Mill Street stop 151011.
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Take a taxi to Killarney then take the train to Portarlington and then to Westport.
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There are several options for getting from Bantry to Westport by taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €69 ($69).
The distance between Bantry and Westport is around 350km (218 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (147 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Bantry and Westport by taxi and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bantry to Westport is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).
The cheapest way to travel between Bantry and Westport, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Bantry and Westport. We recommend that you drive to Westport. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bantry and Westport. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bantry to Westport. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in South Mall stop 241211, Cork St. Patricks Quay and Eyre Square Galway Bus Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.
Bus Eireann, Citylink, Dave Long Coach Travel Limited and West Cork Connect run regular bus services between Bantry and Westport. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bantry to Westport. We recommend that you take a taxi to Killarney then take the train to Portarlington and then to Westport. instead which will take 5h 55m.
The closest major airport to Westport is Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Westport. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Donegal Airport (CFN) (CFN) 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 Westport. The distance is around 350km (218 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bantry to Westport is to take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 2 similar | 6h 35m | €42($42) | 5 times a day | 367km (228 miles) |
Bus via Cork, St. Patricks Quay | 7h 55m | €27($27) | twice daily | 394km (245 miles) |
Bus via South Mall, stop 241211 | 8hrs | €40($40) | 5 times a day | 393km (244 miles) |
Taxi and Train + 1 similar | 5h 55m | €220($220) | once a week | 504km (313 miles) |
Bus and Train | 6h 30m | €62($62) | every 20 mins | 486km (302 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | €69($69) | on demand | 350km (218 miles) |
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Citylink
Dave Long Coach Travel Limited
West Cork Connect
The following major airports near Westport offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.