There are 4 ways to get from Bantry to Shannon by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bantry to Cork Patrick's Quaybus 229
- Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
5h 5m€47–66Drive 175.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Bantry to Shannoncar 175.9 km
2h 27m€30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Bantry to Killarney Bus Stnbus 270
- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qybus 300
5h 39m€42–57Bus via Cork
- Take the bus from Bantry to Cork Bus Stnbus 236
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Shannon Airportbus 51
5h 51m€46–62
Bantry to Shannon by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bantry to Shannon is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Bantry to Shannon is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bantry to Shannon. However, there are services departing from Bantry and arriving at Shannon Town Centre via Killarney Mission and Harvey's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Bantry and Shannon is 246 km. The road distance is 175.9 km.
The best way to get from Bantry to Shannon without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 5m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Bantry to Shannon, including transfers.
Bantry to Shannon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Bantry station.
Bantry to Shannon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Killarney Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bantry to Shannon is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Bantry to Shannon.
There are 178+ hotels available in Shannon.
What companies run services between Bantry, Ireland and Shannon, IE-CE, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Bantry to Shannon Town Centre via Killarney Bus Stn, Killarney Mission, Limerick Arthurs Qy, and Harvey's Quay in around 5h 39m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 (0) 21 7011288
- [email protected]
- Website
- westcorkconnect.ie
Bus from Bantry to Cork Patrick's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://westcorkconnect.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Bantry to Killarney Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €18–25
Bus from Bantry to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €18–25
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Killarney Mission to Limerick Arthurs Qy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Shannon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from London to Edinburgh, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup - to help you get the most out of your next trip.