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

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There are 4 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 Patrick's Quay to Bantrybus bus 229
    5h 55m
    €31–49

  2. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Galway to Portarlingtontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Killarneytrain train Ic
    3. Take the taxi from Killarney to Bantrytaxi taxi
    6h 39m
    €193–246

  3. Drive 254.5 km

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

  4. Bus via Cork

    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 56m
    €37–57

Galway to Bantry by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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 Patrick's Quay in around 5h 55m.

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