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How to get fromBristol to Bantryby plane, bus, train, ferry, or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Bristol to Bantry by plane, bus, train, ferry, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Bristol Airport to Cork Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus
    7h 20m
    €101–213

  2. Fly Bristol Airport to Dublin Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus
    10h 18m
    €77–211

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 370
    4. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    5. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus 236
    16h 18m
    €143–244

  4. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Portcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus 236
    32h 10m
    €228–731

  5. Fly Bristol Airport to Kerry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane BRS - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus
    12h 1m
    €86–225

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus
    8h 58m
    €171–486

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus
    8h 32m
    €114–327

  8. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LTN - ORK
    4. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus
    9h 32m
    €138–428

  9. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Anchor Road to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Cork Portcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Bantrybus bus 229
    33h 52m
    €164–607

Bristol to Bantry by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration16h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 515.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Bantry, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Bristol to Bantry. However, you can take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) 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 train from Bristol Temple Meads to Bantry via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, SETU Cork Road, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Bus Stn in around 16h 18m.

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