Dublin (Airport) to Bantry Private Transfer

Bantry sits on a deep natural harbour at the head of Bantry Bay, with peninsulas, gardens and island trips on its doorstep. Your private transfer from Dublin or Dublin Airport is straightforward: M50 → M7 → M8 → N22 (Macroom) → N71 via Ballylickey to Bantry. Typical drive time is about 4 hours, traffic dependent, with a road distance of roughly 335–355 km.

Snapshot for Planners

• Distance: ~335–355 km
• Typical drive: ~4 hours via M7/M8 → N22 → N71

Fleet & Prices (One-Way)

• Mercedes Viano (7 seats, up to 7 suitcases): €690
• Mercedes S-Class LWB (up to 3 guests, 2 large suitcases): €760
• A complimentary 20-minute comfort break is included on request.

After You Arrive (Bantry & Nearby)

• Bantry House & Garden — stately home, terraces and bay views
• Garnish Island (Ilnacullin) — ferry from Glengarriff to Italianate gardens and a Martello Tower
• Sheep’s Head Way — coastal and ridge walks on a quiet peninsula
• Gougane Barra — valley, lake and forest park in the Lee headwaters
• Bantry Bay Golf Club — scenic 18-hole course overlooking the bay

Michelin-Star Dining (Nearby)

• Dede, Baltimore — 2★ Michelin. Turkish-Irish tasting menus by Ahmet Dede.
• Restaurant Chestnut, Ballydehob — 1★ Michelin. Intimate, produce-driven tasting menu.
• Bastion, Kinsale — 1★ Michelin. Contemporary tasting in town centre.
• Terre, Castlemartyr — 2★ Michelin. Refined tasting in a historic manor.

What’s Included

• Door-to-door pick-up
• Flight monitoring where applicable
• Waiting time, tolls and parking fees covered
• Complimentary bottled water; snacks on request
• Card & mobile payments accepted via SumUp
• Clean, well-kept cars and experienced, discreet drivers

Route Overview

Relax while your driver manages tolls and rural navigation: M50 → M7 → M8 → N22 (Macroom) → N71 (Ballylickey) → Bantry.

FAQ

• How long is the drive from Dublin Airport to Bantry?
  About 4 hours via M7/M8–N22–N71, depending on traffic and any stops.
• Can we add a stop on the way?
  On longer routes, a short rest stop for a toilet break, coffee or a quick drink can be arranged at a petrol station. Let us know when booking.
• How much luggage fits?
  Up to 7 suitcases in the Viano; up to 2 large suitcases in the S-Class LWB.
• Do you accept card payments?
  Yes. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX and mobile wallets via SumUp.
• Who is this transfer for?
  Travellers heading to West Cork for gardens, island trips and coastal walks who want a comfortable, door-to-door ride at competitive pricing, with a private driver and flexible short stops en route.