There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Bantry Bay by train, unknown, bus, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, travel
best- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Killarneytrain Ic
- Walk from Killarney to Bantry Bayunknown
3h 55mBus, travel
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
- Take the bus from Parnell Place to Trafraskbus 231
- Walk from Trafrask to Bantry Bayunknown
4h 21mBus, ferry, travel via Killarney
- Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus 300
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Cahersiveenbus 280
- Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
- Walk from Skellig Island to Bantry Bayunknown
7h 42mBus, ferry, travel
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus 13
- Take the bus from Tralee to The Glenbus R37
- Take the ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Islandferry
- Walk from Skellig Island to Bantry Bayunknown
10h 12m
Questions & Answers
The distance between Limerick and Bantry Bay is 208 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Bantry Bay without a car is to train and travel which takes 3h 55m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Limerick to Bantry Bay, including transfers.
There are 201+ hotels available in Bantry Bay.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Bantry Bay, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Limerick to Bantry Bay. However, you can take the train to Limerick Junction, take the train to Killarney, then travel to Bantry Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Henry Street to Bantry Bay via Cork Andersn's Quay, Parnell Place, and Trafrask in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 87 2362344
- [email protected]
- Website
- skelligsrock.com
Ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Island
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.skelligsrock.com/
Ferry from Portmagee to Skellig Island
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.skelligsrock.com/
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