How to travel from Carlingford to Bantry, Ireland

The distance between Carlingford and Bantry is around 445km (276 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Carlingford to Bantry by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BantryCarlingford if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Dublin Airport, plane

Take the bus to Dublin Airport then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Kerry (KIR) then take the bus to Bantry stop 256041.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
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Bus

Take the bus to Zone 21 stop 111911 then Cork Lower Glanmire Road and then to Bantry stop 256041.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Connolly and then to Cork Kent then take the bus to Bantry stop 256041.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Bantry.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance445km (276 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlingford and Bantry

There are several options for getting from Carlingford to Bantry by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €88 ($88).

The distance between Carlingford and Bantry is around 445km (276 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 342km (213 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Carlingford and Bantry by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carlingford to Bantry is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €88 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Carlingford and Bantry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Carlingford and Bantry. We recommend that you drive to Bantry. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carlingford and Bantry. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carlingford to Bantry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in The Long Walk stop 105091, Zone 21 stop 111911 and Cork Lower Glanmire Road. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Bus Eireann, Aircoach, GoBus.ie, O'Donoghues, Matthews Coach Hire, Dave Long Coach Travel Limited and West Cork Connect run regular bus services between Carlingford and Bantry. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlingford to Bantry. We recommend that you take the bus to Dublin Airport then fly from Dublin (DUB) to Cork (ORK) then take the bus to Bantry stop 256041. instead which will take 5h 50m.

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 Carlingford and Bantry. The distance is around 445km (276 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlingford to Bantry is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Carlingford to Bantry

Compare travel optionsbetween Carlingford and Bantry

Transport options from Carlingford to Bantry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Dublin Airport, plane + 2 similar
5hrs
€58($58)
once daily481km (299 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 50m
€100($100)
every 20 mins930km (578 miles)
Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, plane7hrs
€500($500)
every 20 mins1,247km (775 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7hrs
€55($55)
every 4 hours466km (289 miles)
Bus via Summerhill7h 10m
€12($12)
twice daily456km (283 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
6h 10m
€95($95)
5 times a day470km (292 miles)
Bus and Train6h 55m
€52($52)
5 times a day482km (299 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€88($88)
on demand445km (276 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