How to travel from Inistioge to Bantry, Ireland

The distance between Inistioge and Bantry is around 234km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Inistioge 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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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Train and Taxi

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

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Bantry.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance234km (145 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Inistioge and Bantry

There are several options for getting from Inistioge to Bantry by train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 5h 10m. 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 €46 ($46).

The distance between Inistioge and Bantry is around 234km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 186km (115 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Inistioge 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 Inistioge to Bantry is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €46 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Inistioge and Bantry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Inistioge 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 Inistioge and Bantry. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Inistioge to Bantry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in New Ross, Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051, Cork Anderson's Quay, St Patrick's Street stop 240491 and Washington Street stop 240511. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Dublin Coach, Bus Eireann, Dave Long Coach Travel Limited and West Cork Connect run regular bus services between Inistioge and Bantry. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inistioge to Bantry. We recommend that you take the train to Kildare and then to Killarney then take a taxi to Bantry. instead which will take 5h 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 Inistioge and Bantry. The distance is around 234km (145 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 Inistioge to Bantry is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €240 ($240).

How do I get from Inistioge to Bantry

Compare travel optionsbetween Inistioge and Bantry

Transport options from Inistioge to Bantry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 30m
€34($34)
twice daily249km (155 miles)
Bus via Cork, Anderson's Quay5h 10m
€14($14)
twice daily284km (177 miles)
Train and Taxi
5h 15m
€240($240)
once a week435km (270 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€46($46)
on demand234km (145 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