How to travel from Wexford to Bantry, Ireland

The distance between Wexford and Bantry is around 258km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Wexford to Bantry by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BantryWexford if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051 then Cork Anderson's Quay and then to Bantry stop 256041.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Drive

Drive to Bantry.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance258km (160 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wexford and Bantry

There are several options for getting from Wexford to Bantry by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €51 ($51).

The distance between Wexford and Bantry is around 258km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 213km (132 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Wexford and Bantry by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wexford to Bantry is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €51 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Wexford and Bantry, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Wexford and Bantry. We recommend that you drive to Bantry. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wexford and Bantry. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wexford to Bantry. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051 and Cork Anderson's Quay. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Bus Eireann, Dublin Coach, O'Donoghues, Wexford Bus, Dave Long Coach Travel Limited and West Cork Connect run regular bus services between Wexford and Bantry. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wexford to Bantry. We recommend that you take the bus to Waterford Bus Stn stop 355051 then Cork Anderson's Quay and then to Bantry stop 256041. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Wexford and Bantry. The distance is around 258km (160 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wexford to Bantry is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

How do I get from Wexford to Bantry

Compare travel optionsbetween Wexford and Bantry

Transport options from Wexford to Bantry
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
€36($36)
every 4 hours269km (167 miles)
Bus via Waterford City, South East Technological University4h 45m
€27($27)
twice daily269km (167 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€51($51)
on demand258km (160 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