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

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane EDI - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus
    7h 22m
    €84–260

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel)bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus bus 707
    5. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus 236
    18h 40m
    €64–89

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Bantrycar car
    10h 18m
    €160–461

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Kerry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane EDI - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus
    10h 16m
    €94–262

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane GLA - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus
    8h 28m
    €96–300

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane GLA - KIR
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus
    10h 16m
    €96–282

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus
    10h 23m
    €87–236

Edinburgh to Bantry by bus, busferry, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration18h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 676.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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 Stn, 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, Belfast Glengall, Dublin, O'Connell Street Upper (The Gresham Hotel), Crampton Quay, Cork Alfred St, and Cork Bus Stn in around 18h 40m.

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