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How to get fromBantry to Bear Islandby bus, car ferry, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Bantry to Bear Island by bus, car ferry, or taxi

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  1. Bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Bantry to Castletownberebus bus 232
    2. Take the car ferry from Castletownbere to Bere Islandcarferry car ferry
    2h 20m

  2. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Bantry to Castletownberetaxi taxi
    2. Take the car ferry from Castletownbere to Bere Islandcarferry car ferry
    1h 2m

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  • Distance: 53 km
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Bantry, Ireland and Bear Island, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Bantry to Bear Island. However, you can take the bus to Castletownbere, walk to Castletownbere, then take the car ferry to Bere Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Castletownbere then take the car ferry to Bere Island.

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