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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Bantry is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Bantry is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Bantry?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Bantry. However, there are services departing from Glengall Street and arriving at Bantry via Dublin Airport Zone 10 and Cork Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Belfast to Bantry?

The distance between Belfast and Bantry is 544 km. The road distance is 488.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Bantry without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 23m and costs €160 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Belfast to Bantry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Bantry bus from?

Belfast to Bantry bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Glengall Street station.

Where does the Belfast to Bantry bus arrive?

Belfast to Bantry bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21 station.

Can I drive from Belfast to Bantry?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Bantry is 488 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Belfast to Bantry.

Where can I stay near Bantry?

There are 261+ hotels available in Bantry.

Belfast to Bantry - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Belfast to Bantry by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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

Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallow212 / ...
3. Take the train from Mallow to KillarneyIc
4. Take the taxi from Killarney to Bantry
8h 23m
€163–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21785
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Street707
3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Bantry236
9h 6m
€48–67
Drive 488.2 km
1. Drive from Belfast to Bantry488.2 km
5h 22m
€85–123
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)DUB - KIR
3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Bantry
8h 26m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork208 / ...
3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Bantry236
8h 51m
€52–79
Bus via Grand Central Bus Stand 11
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Street
3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Bantry236
9h 27m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHD - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Bantry
9h 22m
€97–224
Fly Belfast International Airport to Cork Airport, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BFS - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Bantry
9h 52m
€89–165

Belfast to Bantry by bus

52Weekly Buses

9h 6mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 544.5 km
Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Bantry, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Glengall Street to Bantry via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, Dublin Airport Zone 10, Cork Alfred Street, and Cork Bus Station in around 9h 6m.

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