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 €50 - €190 and takes 9h 9m.

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 23m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Bantry?

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

How far is it from Belfast to Bantry?

The distance between Belfast and Bantry is 539 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 bus which takes 8h 49m and costs €50 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 8h 49m 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 Grand Central Station.

Where does the Belfast to Bantry bus arrive?

Belfast to Bantry bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.

Can I drive from Belfast to Bantry?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Bantry is 488 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Belfast to Bantry.

Where can I stay near Bantry?

There are 311+ hotels available in Bantry.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Belfast to Bantry by train, 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Bantrybus 236
8h 49m
€52–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Bantrybus 236
9h 9m
€52–185
Drive 488.2 km
1. Drive from Belfast to Bantrycar 488.2 km
5h 23m
€85–123
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane DUB - KIR
3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Bantrybus
8h 26m
€57–232
Bus via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X1
2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Bantrybus 236
11h
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHD - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Bantrybus
9h
€86–266
Fly Belfast International Airport to Cork Airport, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BFS - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Bantrybus
9h 5m
€78–217
Fly Belfast International Airport to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane BFS - KIR
2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Bantrybus
10h 46m
€69–214

Belfast to Bantry by train, tram, and bus

53Weekly Services

8h 49mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 539 km
Duration: 8h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Bantry via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Dublin Airport Zone 10, Cork Alfred Street, and Cork Bus Station in around 9h 9m.

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