How to travel from Bantry to Westport, Ireland

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.

6 routes found

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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Bus

Take the bus to South Mall stop 241211 then Eyre Square Galway Bus Station and then to Mill Street stop 151011.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Killarney then take the train to Portarlington and then to Westport.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Westport.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance350km (218 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bantry and Westport

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bantry and Westport. We recommend that you drive to Westport. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Bantry to Westport

Compare travel optionsbetween Bantry and Westport

Transport options from Bantry to Westport
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
6h 35m
€42($42)
5 times a day367km (228 miles)
Bus via Cork, St. Patricks Quay7h 55m
€27($27)
twice daily394km (245 miles)
Bus via South Mall, stop 2412118hrs
€40($40)
5 times a day393km (244 miles)
Taxi and Train + 1 similar
5h 55m
€220($220)
once a week504km (313 miles)
Bus and Train6h 30m
€62($62)
every 20 mins486km (302 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
€69($69)
on demand350km (218 miles)

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Airports near Westport

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

NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Westport
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
129km (80 miles) from Westport
CFN
Donegal Airport (CFN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Westport