How to travel from Dunmore East to Bantry, Ireland

The distance between Dunmore East and Bantry is around 219km (136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dunmore East 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 BantryDunmore East if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the bus to Cork Anderson's Quay and then to Bantry stop 256041.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Bantry.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance219km (136 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunmore East and Bantry

There are several options for getting from Dunmore East to Bantry by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €43 ($43).

The distance between Dunmore East and Bantry is around 219km (136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (110 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Dunmore East and Bantry by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunmore East to Bantry is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €43 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunmore East 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 Dunmore East and Bantry. We recommend that you drive to Bantry. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dunmore East and Bantry. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunmore East to Bantry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in The Quay and Cork Anderson's Quay. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Dublin Coach, Bus Eireann, O'Donoghues, Dave Long Coach Travel Limited and West Cork Connect run regular bus services between Dunmore East and Bantry. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunmore East to Bantry. We recommend that you take the bus to Cork Anderson's Quay and then to Bantry stop 256041. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Dunmore East and Bantry. The distance is around 219km (136 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunmore East to Bantry is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).

How do I get from Dunmore East to Bantry

Compare travel optionsbetween Dunmore East and Bantry

Transport options from Dunmore East to Bantry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 10m
€25($25)
every 4 hours232km (144 miles)
Bus via Cork, Anderson's Quay4h 15m
€12($12)
twice daily232km (144 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 15m
€36($36)
twice daily292km (181 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€43($43)
on demand219km (136 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