The average bus between Dalkey and Kinsale takes 7h 32m and the fastest bus takes 5h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dalkey 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 4 times a day between Dalkey and Kinsale. The earliest departure is at 2:46 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dalkey is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Kinsale at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dalkey to Kinsale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dalkey to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Dalkey station and arriving at Kinsale station via Cork Alfred St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
Dalkey to Kinsale bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dalkey to Kinsale bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
The distance between Dalkey and Kinsale is 239.4 km. The road distance is 295 km.
Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred St hourly. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h.