The average bus between Kinsale and Rathmore takes 4h 25m and the fastest bus takes 2h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kinsale to Rathmore. 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 5 times a day between Kinsale and Rathmore. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kinsale is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Rathmore at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork Patrick's Quay and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kinsale to Rathmore? 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 Kinsale to Rathmore. However, there are services departing from Kinsale station and arriving at Rathmore station via Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Kinsale to Rathmore bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, depart from Kinsale station.
Kinsale to Rathmore bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, arrive at Rathmore station.
The distance between Kinsale and Rathmore is 63.2 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a bus from Kinsale to Rathmore via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, and Macroom in around 3h 45m.