There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Bantry by bus, car, or train
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Bus via Cork
best- Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantrybus 236
4h 24m€23–35Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus 300
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Bantrybus 270
4h 30m€22–31Drive 161.2 km
- Drive from Limerick to Bantrycar 161.2 km
2h 13m€28–40Train, bus
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain 208 / ...
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantrybus 236
5h 18m€26–41
Limerick to Bantry by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Bantry is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Bantry is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Bantry. However, there are services departing from Henry Street and arriving at Bantry via Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Limerick and Bantry is 189 km. The road distance is 161.2 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Bantry without a car is to bus via Cork which takes 4h 24m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Limerick to Bantry, including transfers.
Limerick to Bantry bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Henry Street station.
Limerick to Bantry bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Bantry is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Limerick to Bantry.
There are 317+ hotels available in Bantry.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Bantry, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Henry Street to Bantry via Cork Andersn's Quay and Cork Bus Stn in around 4h 24m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Limerick Junction to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Bantry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0) 21 7011288
- info@westcorkconnect.ie
- Website
- westcorkconnect.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://westcorkconnect.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
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