Tours and day trips
Sightseeing by coach in and around Bantry and Munster, with day trips to Killarney.
Charter coach rental in Bantry
Charter coaches with professional drivers in Bantry, Munster, Ireland.
Coach hire with driver in Bantry
Charter a coach in Bantry for tour groups, conferences, concerts, sports fixtures, school trips and incentive travel. Full-size coaches carry roughly 45 to 57 passengers (approximate), midi coaches about 25 to 35.
Popular coach day trips from Bantry: Killarney (≈40 km), Tralee (≈70 km), Cork (≈70 km) and Cobh (≈80 km). Many groups also combine Bantry with Cork (≈70 km).
Cruise port bus services in Bantry
Bantry is a cruise port, so we also arrange cruise shore excursion buses in Bantry: a coach or minibus with driver waiting at the cruise terminal or pier, a guided or self-planned sightseeing loop, and a return in good time before all-aboard. For turnaround days we organise Bantry cruise terminal transfers between the ship, hotels, the railway station and Kerry Airport (KIR) and Cork International Airport (ORK).
Coach hire in Bantry for
Events and conferences
Shuttle coaches between hotels and venues in Bantry, timed to your agenda.
Airport groups
Coach transfers from Kerry Airport (KIR) for large arrivals and departures.
Multi-day bus tours
Round trips from Bantry through Ireland and across borders, with one point of contact.
Which bus is right for your group?
| Vehicle | Seats (approx.) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus / passenger van | about 8–19 | small groups, families, VIP and business travel, airport runs |
| Midi coach | about 20–35 | mid-size groups, school classes, wedding guests |
| Full-size coach | about 45–57 | large groups, tours, conferences, events |
| Several buses | 100+ | congresses, festivals, big shuttles |
More bus services in Bantry
Coach hire near Bantry
- Coach hire in Killarney ≈40 km
- Coach hire in Tralee ≈70 km
- Coach hire in Cork ≈70 km
- Coach hire in Cobh ≈80 km
- Coach hire in Foynes ≈105 km
- Coach hire in Shannon ≈120 km
- Coach hire in Limerick ≈125 km
- Coach hire in Ennis ≈135 km
Distances are approximate straight-line distances. All coach hire pages in Ireland.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit in a coach in Bantry?
A full-size coach typically seats about 45 to 57 passengers and a midi coach about 25 to 35 (approximate).
Can we take the coach on a day trip from Bantry?
Yes. Coach day trips from Bantry to Killarney, Tralee and Cork are easy to arrange.
Do you run shore excursion coaches from the Bantry cruise port?
Yes. Send the ship, arrival and all-aboard times, and the passenger count — we quote a shore excursion coach with driver from the cruise terminal.
Is the driver included in coach hire?
Yes. Coaches always come with a professional driver; driving-time rules are respected in the planning.
Breakdown? Stranded group?
Emergency replacement bus near Bantry.
If your coach or bus breaks down in or near Bantry, contact us, weekends included. Tell us where the group is, how many passengers there are and where they need to go, and we will search for an available coach and driver in the area.
Tell us where.
We'll bring the bus.
Group size, dates, route. We reply with a quote by email.
Prefer email? Write to transport@kweili.com.