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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bantry is to bus and ferry which costs €80 - €120 and takes 17h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bantry is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 13m and costs €95 - €220.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bantry?

The distance between Cardiff and Bantry is 576 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bantry without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Waterford which takes 14h 36m and costs €90 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Cardiff to Bantry, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bantry?

There are 268+ hotels available in Bantry.

Cardiff to Bantry - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Cardiff to Bantry by train, plane, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BRS - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Bantry
8h 13m
€96–219
Fly Cardiff Airport to Kerry Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)CWL - KIR
2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Bantry
11h 6m
€79–315
Train, ferry, bus via Waterford
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbour0
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Bus Station40 / ...
4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Cork Anderson's Quay600
5. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Bantry236
14h 36m
€91–223
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Fishguard Harbour
2. Take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
4. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Bantry236
15h 36m
€94–212
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Bantry
11h 18m
€148–211
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kerry Airport (KIR)BRS - KIR
3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Bantry
10h 36m
€96–218
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)LHR - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Bantry
9h 6m
€143–386
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHX - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Bantry
9h 20m
€106–296
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
4. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Bantry
11h 23m
€95–233
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)LTN - KIR
4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Bantry
10h 20m
€139–350
Train, ferry, bus #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Dock
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
4. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Bantry236
16h 48m
€91–141
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road112
2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbour
3. Take the bus from Rosslare Harbour to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
4. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Bantry236
17h 42m
€84–118

Cardiff to Bantry by train, foot, ferry, and bus

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14h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 575.8 km
Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Bantry, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Bantry. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Station, then take the bus to Bantry. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bantry via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, Waterford Bus Station, Cork Anderson's Quay, and Cork Bus Station in around 14h 36m.

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