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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus 236
    5h 54m
    €37–57

  2. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Killarney to Bantrytaxi taxi
    6h 36m
    €147–200

  3. Drive 254.5 km

    1. Drive from Galway to Bantrycar car 254.5 km
    3h 20m
    €44–63

  4. Bus via Limerick

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    3. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Bantrybus bus 229
    6h 55m
    €38–53

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus 236
    7h 17m
    €51–72

Galway to Bantry by bus

Calendar38Weekly Buses
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bantry via Cork Andersn's Quay and Cork Bus Stn in around 5h 54m.

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