How to travel from Birr to Bantry, Ireland

The distance between Birr and Bantry is around 249km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Birr to Bantry by train, taxi, 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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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Colbert Station stop 635031 then Parnell Place stop 255021 and then to Bantry stop 256041.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Train and Taxi

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

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Bantry.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance249km (155 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Birr and Bantry

There are several options for getting from Birr to Bantry by train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €49 ($49).

The distance between Birr and Bantry is around 249km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 189km (118 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Birr and Bantry by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Birr to Bantry is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €49 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Birr and Bantry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Birr and Bantry. We recommend that you drive to Bantry. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Birr and Bantry. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Birr to Bantry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Colbert Station stop 635031 and Parnell Place stop 255021. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

Bus Eireann, O'Donoghues, Citylink, Dave Long Coach Travel Limited and West Cork Connect run regular bus services between Birr and Bantry. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Birr to Bantry. We recommend that you take the train to Killarney then take a taxi to Bantry. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Bantry is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 69km (43 miles) from Bantry. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) 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 Birr and Bantry. The distance is around 249km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birr to Bantry is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).

How do I get from Birr to Bantry

Compare travel optionsbetween Birr and Bantry

Transport options from Birr to Bantry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 60m
€24($24)
4 times a day267km (166 miles)
Bus via O'Connell Street, stop 6078415hrs
€24($24)
5 times a week266km (165 miles)
Train and Taxi + 1 similar
4h 30m
€210($210)
once a week369km (229 miles)
Bus and Train4h 50m
€45($45)
4 times a day297km (185 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€49($49)
on demand249km (155 miles)

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Airports near Bantry

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

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Bantry
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
118km (74 miles) from Bantry
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
252km (157 miles) from Bantry