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There are 6 ways to get from Athy to Bantry by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    3. Take the taxi from Killarney to Bantrytaxi taxi
    5h 57m
    €186–240

  2. Train, bus via Kilkenny

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Athy to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    3. Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Bantrybus bus 229
    7h 26m
    €34–48

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tyndall College to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 736
    2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus 236
    7h 19m
    €39–78

  4. Drive  264.5 km

    1. Drive from Athy to Bantrycar car 264.5 km
    3h 6m
    €47–68

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kildare to Corktrain train 224
    2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus 236
    6h 31m
    €48–70

  6. Train, bus via Kilkenny #2

    1. Take the train from Athy to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Bantrybus bus 236
    7h 27m
    €40–56

Athy to Bantry by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€39Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Athy to Bantry.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 337.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Athy West to Bantry via Tyndall College, Waterford Bus Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Bus Stn in around 7h 19m.

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