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How to get fromEdinburgh to Bantryby plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bantry by plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane EDI - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus
    7h 29m
    €68–260

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus bus 707
    5. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus 236
    18h 12m
    €58–213

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Bantrycar car
    10h 18m
    €159–451

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Kerry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane EDI - KIR
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus
    10h 33m
    €89–232

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane GLA - ORK
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus
    8h 21m
    €96–300

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane GLA - KIR
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus
    10h 19m
    €96–242

  7. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus
    10h 27m
    €87–226

Edinburgh to Bantry by bus and busferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration18h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 676.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Bantry, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Bantry. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 bus from Princes Street to Bantry via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 10, Cork Alfred St, and Cork Bus Stn in around 18h 12m.

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