The average bus between Clontarf and Kinsale takes 5h 46m and the fastest bus takes 5h 2m. There is a bus service every few hours from Clontarf to Kinsale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Clontarf and Kinsale. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clontarf is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Kinsale at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Talbot St West and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Clontarf to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Clontarf station and arriving at Kinsale station via Cork Alfred St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Clontarf to Kinsale bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Clontarf to Kinsale bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
The distance between Clontarf and Kinsale is 242.1 km. The road distance is 281 km.
Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred St hourly. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h.