How to travel from Carrick on Shannon to Bantry, Ireland

The distance between Carrick on Shannon and Bantry is around 400km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Carrick on Shannon to Bantry by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BantryCarrick on Shannon if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Eden Quay stop 135351 then Cork Lower Glanmire Road and then to Bantry stop 256041.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Bantry.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance400km (248 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carrick on Shannon and Bantry

There are several options for getting from Carrick on Shannon to Bantry by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €79 ($79).

The distance between Carrick on Shannon and Bantry is around 400km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Carrick on Shannon and Bantry by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carrick on Shannon to Bantry is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €79 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Carrick on Shannon and Bantry, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Carrick on Shannon and Bantry. We recommend that you drive to Bantry. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Carrick on Shannon and Bantry. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Carrick on Shannon to Bantry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Eden Quay stop 135351 and Cork Lower Glanmire Road. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Bus Eireann, Aircoach, West Cork Connect and O'Donoghues run regular bus services between Carrick on Shannon and Bantry. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carrick on Shannon to Bantry. We recommend that you take the bus to Eden Quay stop 135351 then Cork Lower Glanmire Road and then to Bantry stop 256041. instead which will take 7h 15m.

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 Carrick on Shannon and Bantry. The distance is around 400km (248 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carrick on Shannon to Bantry is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €48 ($48).

How do I get from Carrick on Shannon to Bantry

Compare travel optionsbetween Carrick on Shannon and Bantry

Transport options from Carrick on Shannon to Bantry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
7h 15m
€48($48)
once daily505km (314 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
6h 45m
€65($65)
5 times a day512km (318 miles)
Train to Dublin Connolly, bus7h 15m
€32($32)
5 times a day503km (313 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€79($79)
on demand400km (248 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