The distance between Westport and Bantry is around 350km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Westport 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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Take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 then Cork St. Patricks Quay and then to Bantry stop 256041.
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Take the train to Portarlington and then to Killarney then take a taxi to Bantry.
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There are several options for getting from Westport to Bantry by train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €69 ($69).
The distance between Westport and Bantry is around 350km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (147 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Westport and Bantry by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Westport to Bantry is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).
The cheapest way to travel between Westport and Bantry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Westport and Bantry. We recommend that you drive to Bantry. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Westport and Bantry. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Westport to Bantry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Galway Bus Station stop 555041, Cork St. Patricks Quay and Washington Street stop 244161. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
Bus Eireann, Citylink, Dave Long Coach Travel Limited, West Cork Connect and O'Donoghues run regular bus services between Westport and Bantry. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Westport to Bantry. We recommend that you take the train to Portarlington and then to Killarney then take a taxi to Bantry. instead which will take 6h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Westport and Bantry. The distance is around 350km (217 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Westport to Bantry is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 2 similar | 6h 25m | €42($42) | 5 times a day | 366km (227 miles) |
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 555041 | 7h 45m | €32($32) | 5 times a day | 393km (244 miles) |
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 555041 | 7h 55m | €26($26) | twice daily | 393km (244 miles) |
Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 6h 10m | €220($220) | once a week | 503km (313 miles) |
Train and Bus | 6h 40m | €55($55) | 5 times a day | 485km (302 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | €69($69) | on demand | 350km (217 miles) |
Bus Eireann
Citylink
Dave Long Coach Travel Limited
West Cork Connect
O'Donoghues
The following major airports near Bantry offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.