How to travel from Gweedore to Bantry, Ireland

The distance between Gweedore and Bantry is around 519km (322 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Gweedore to Bantry by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Donegal (CFN) to Kerry (KIR) then take the bus to Kenmare stop 255611 and then to Bantry stop 256041.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Dublin Airport then Cork Lower Glanmire Road and then to Bantry stop 256041.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Bantry.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance519km (322 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gweedore and Bantry

There are several options for getting from Gweedore to Bantry by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Gweedore and Bantry is around 519km (322 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 383km (238 miles)

It takes around 10h 10m to get from Gweedore and Bantry by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gweedore to Bantry is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Gweedore and Bantry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gweedore and Bantry. We recommend that you fly from Donegal (CFN) to Kerry (KIR) then take the bus to Kenmare stop 255611 and then to Bantry stop 256041. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Gweedore and Bantry. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gweedore to Bantry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bunbeg Cross Roads, Dublin Airport, Cork Lower Glanmire Road, St Patrick's Street stop 240491 and Washington Street stop 240511. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

Mc Ginley Coach Travel, Aircoach, GoBus.ie, Bus Eireann, Dave Long Coach Travel Limited, West Cork Connect, Bus Feda Teoranta, Citylink and O'Donoghues run regular bus services between Gweedore and Bantry. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 10h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gweedore to Bantry. We recommend that you fly from Donegal (CFN) to Dublin (DUB) then take the train to Cork Kent then take the bus to Bantry stop 256041. instead which will take 6h 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 Gweedore and Bantry. The distance is around 519km (322 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gweedore to Bantry is to take the bus which takes, on average, 10h 10m and will usually cost around €68 ($68).

How do I get from Gweedore to Bantry

Compare travel optionsbetween Gweedore and Bantry

Transport options from Gweedore to Bantry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
4h 30m
€70($70)
once daily603km (374 miles)
Bus and Plane8h 10m
€75($75)
once daily666km (414 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus6h 15m
€135($135)
5 times a day608km (378 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
10h 10m
€68($68)
every 20 mins656km (408 miles)
Bus via Eyre Square Galway10h 40m
€30($30)
twice daily616km (383 miles)
Bus via Eyre Square Galway12hrs
€40($40)
twice daily643km (399 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€100($100)
on demand519km (322 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