The average bus between Dundalk and Kinsale takes 6h 26m and the fastest bus takes 5h 45m. There is a bus service every few hours from Dundalk 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 every 2 hours between Dundalk and Kinsale. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Kinsale at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Cathal Brugha St and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dundalk 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 Dundalk to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Kinsale station via Cathal Brugha St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Dundalk to Kinsale bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, depart from Marshes Shop Cntr station.
Dundalk to Kinsale bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
The distance between Dundalk and Kinsale is 291.7 km. The road distance is 360 km.
You can take a bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Kinsale via Cathal Brugha St, Aston Quay, Cork Alfred St, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 6h 47m.