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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bantry is to fly and bus which costs €50 - €180 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Bantry is to fly and bus which takes 7h 34m and costs €50 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bantry?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Bantry. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Bantry via Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre, Aston Quay and Cork Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 2m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bantry?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bantry is 677 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bantry without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 18h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Edinburgh to Bantry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bantry bus from?

Edinburgh to Bantry bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bantry bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Bantry bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Bantry?

There are 272+ hotels available in Bantry.

Edinburgh to Bantry - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bantry by plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

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

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Bantrybus
7h 34m
€53–172
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
4. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus
5. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Bantrybus 236
18h 2m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Bantrycar
10h 10m
€153–228
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane EDI - KIR
2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Bantrybus
9h 48m
€80–181
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Bantrybus
8h 34m
€99–298
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane GLA - KIR
3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Bantrybus
10h 22m
€89–277
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Bantrybus
10h 37m
€85–216

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Bantry.

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Distance: 676.6 km
Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Bantry, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Bantry. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 bus from Princes Street to Bantry via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, Aston Quay, Cork Alfred Street, and Cork Bus Station in around 18h 2m.

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