The average bus between Kinsale and Shannon takes 4h 29m and the fastest bus takes 4h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kinsale to Shannon. 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 4 hours between Kinsale and Shannon. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Kinsale is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Shannon at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork Patrick's Quay and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kinsale to Shannon? 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 Shannon. However, there are services departing from Kinsale station and arriving at Shannon station via Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Kinsale to Shannon bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, depart from Kinsale station.
Kinsale to Shannon bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, arrive at Henry Street station.
The distance between Kinsale and Shannon is 114.3 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a bus from Kinsale to Shannon Town Centre via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Andersn's Quay, Henry Street, and Harvey's Quay in around 4h 22m.