The average bus between Dublin and Kinsale takes 4h 55m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. There is a bus service every few hours from Dublin 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 Dublin and Kinsale. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Kinsale at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork Alfred St and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Dublin 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 Dublin to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Dublin station and arriving at Kinsale station via Cork Alfred St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Dublin to Kinsale bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dublin to Kinsale bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Kinsale station.
The distance between Dublin and Kinsale is 237.5 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a bus from Crampton Quay to Kinsale via Cork Alfred St and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 4h 25m.