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How to get fromCarlow to Bantryby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlow to Bantry by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    4. Take the taxi from Killarney to Bantrytaxi taxi
    6h 8m
    €188–242

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    3. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Bantrybus bus 229
    7h 11m
    €33–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 736
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus 236
    6h 19m
    €37–73

  4. Drive  260 km

    1. Drive from Carlow to Bantrycar car 260 km
    3h 8m
    €46–66

  5. Train, bus via Kildare

    1. Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus 236
    6h 52m
    €52–74

Carlow to Bantry by bus

Calendar38Weekly Buses
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Bantry, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Bantry via Waterford Bus Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Bus Stn in around 6h 19m.

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