The average bus between Cobh and Bantry takes 3h 10m and the fastest bus takes 2h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cobh to Bantry. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Cobh and Bantry. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cobh is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Bantry at 8:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Cork and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Cobh to Bantry. However, there are services departing from Cobh station and arriving at Bantry station via Bantry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Cobh to Bantry bus services, operated by Barrys Coaches, depart from Cork Patrick's Quay station.
Cobh to Bantry bus services, operated by Barrys Coaches, arrive at Bantry station.
The distance between Cobh and Bantry is 81.9 km. The road distance is 109 km.
West Cork Connect operates a bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Bantry twice daily. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 1h 55m.