What is the cheapest way to get from Bantry to Castlebar?

The cheapest way to get from Bantry to Castlebar is to bus via Cork which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bantry to Castlebar?

The fastest way to get from Bantry to Castlebar is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Bantry and Castlebar?

No, there is no direct bus from Bantry to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Bantry and arriving at Castlebar via Cork Anderson's Quay and Galway Ceannt Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Bantry to Castlebar?

The distance between Bantry and Castlebar is 474 km. The road distance is 325.9 km.

How do I travel from Bantry to Castlebar without a car?

The best way to get from Bantry to Castlebar without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 3m and costs €160 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Bantry to Castlebar?

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Bantry to Castlebar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bantry to Castlebar bus from?

Bantry to Castlebar bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Bantry station.

Where does the Bantry to Castlebar bus arrive?

Bantry to Castlebar bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cork Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bantry to Castlebar?

Yes, the driving distance between Bantry to Castlebar is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Bantry to Castlebar.

Where can I stay near Castlebar?

There are 204+ hotels available in Castlebar.

Bantry to Castlebar - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bantry to Castlebar by taxi, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Bantry to Killarney
2. Take the train from Killarney to PortarlingtonIc / ...
3. Take the train from Portarlington to CastlebarIc / ...
7h 3m
€165–204
Bus via Cork
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bantry to Cork Bus Station236
2. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Galway Ceannt Station251
3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Castlebar52 / ...
8h 29m
€38–57
Drive 325.9 km
1. Drive from Bantry to Castlebar325.9 km
4h 3m
€56–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bantry to Cork Bus Station236
2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Galway, Bus Station51
3. Take the bus from Galway, Bus Station to Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way52
10h 19m
€50–72

Bantry to Castlebar by bus

59Weekly Buses

8h 29mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 474.2 km
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Bantry, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Bantry to Castlebar via Cork Bus Station, Cork Anderson's Quay, and Galway Ceannt Station in around 8h 29m.

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