The average bus between Kildare and Kinsale takes 6h 22m and the fastest bus takes 6h 10m. There is a bus service every few hours from Kildare 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 Kildare and Kinsale. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Kildare is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Kinsale at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Bachelors Walk and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kildare 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 Kildare to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Kinsale station via Bachelors Walk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
Kildare to Kinsale bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare Village station.
Kildare to Kinsale bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
The distance between Kildare and Kinsale is 194.8 km. The road distance is 329 km.
You can take a bus from Kildare Village to Kinsale via Bachelors Walk, Crampton Quay, Cork Alfred St, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 6h.