There are 4 ways to get from Arklow to Kinsale by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Arklow to Tara Streettrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
6h 25m€43–65Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Arklow Stn to Carlow Stationbus 800
- Take the train from Carlow to Kilkennytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Kilkenny Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
8h 12m€31–47Bus
- Take the bus from Ferrybank to Custom Hse Quaybus 2
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
6h 30m€39–57Drive 240.9 km
- Drive from Arklow to Kinsalecar 240.9 km
2h 57m€42–61
Arklow to Kinsale by train, foot, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Kinsale is to bus and train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Kinsale is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Ferrybank and arriving at Kinsale via Aston Quay and Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Arklow to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Arklow and arriving at Cork via Abbey St. and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Arklow and Kinsale is 380 km. The road distance is 240.9 km.
The best way to get from Arklow to Kinsale without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Arklow to Kinsale, including transfers.
Arklow to Kinsale bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ferrybank station.
Arklow to Kinsale train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Arklow station.
The best way to get from Arklow to Kinsale is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Kinsale, Ireland?
You can take a train from Arklow to Kinsale via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Cork, and Kent Station in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferrybank to Kinsale via Custom Hse Quay, Aston Quay, Cork Alfred St, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Arklow to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–11
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Carlow to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Ferrybank to Custom Hse Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Arklow to Kinsale bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Custom Hse Quay station.
Arklow to Kinsale train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Tara Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arklow to Kinsale is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Arklow to Kinsale.
There are 298+ hotels available in Kinsale.