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How to get fromGalway to Bantry Bayby bus, unknown, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Galway to Bantry Bay by bus, unknown, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Parnell Place to Trafraskbus bus 231
    3. Walk from Trafrask to Bantry Bayunknown unknown
    5h 51m

  2. Train, travel

    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. Walk from Killarney to Bantry Bayunknown unknown
    6h 21m

  3. Train, bus, travel

    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 Parnell Place to Trafraskbus bus 231
    4. Walk from Trafrask to Bantry Bayunknown unknown
    7h 14m

  4. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus bus 280
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Skellig Island to Bantry Bayunknown unknown
    10h 14m

  5. Train, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from Galway to Limericktrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 13
    3. Take the bus from Tralee to The Glenbus bus R37
    4. Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry ferry
    5. Walk from Skellig Island to Bantry Bayunknown unknown
    13h 9m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 303.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Bantry Bay. However, you can take the bus to Cork Andersn's Quay, walk to Parnell Place, take the bus to Trafrask, then travel to Bantry Bay. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galway to Bantry Bay via Limerick, Limerick Junction, Mallow, and Killarney in around 6h 21m.

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