The average bus between Shannon and Kinsale takes 3h 55m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Shannon 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 4 hours between Shannon and Kinsale. The earliest departure is at 8:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shannon is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Kinsale at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer at William Street and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Shannon 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 Shannon to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Shannon station and arriving at Kinsale station via William Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Shannon to Kinsale bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Shannon Town Centre station.
Shannon to Kinsale bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Kinsale station.
The distance between Shannon and Kinsale is 114.3 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a bus from Shannon Town Centre to Kinsale via William Street, Henry Street, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Bus Stn in around 4h 47m.