There are 6 ways to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kinsale by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHD - ORK
4h 45m€93–275Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
8h 49m€48–180Train
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
7h 43m€58–86Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
8h 34m€51–188Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Belfast City-BHD to Kinsale435.2 km
4h 47mDrive 435.2 km
- Drive from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kinsalecar 435.2 km
4h 47m€77–110
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kinsale by bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kinsale is to bus which costs €45 - €180 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kinsale is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €90 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from George Best Belfast City Airport and arriving at Kinsale via Grand Central Station Stand 11, Airport Zone 10 and Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Cork via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Kinsale is 375 km. The road distance is 435.2 km.
The best way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kinsale without a car is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs €55 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kinsale, including transfers.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kinsale bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kinsale train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kinsale is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €90 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 7h 43m, you could also bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €50 - €190 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Belfast City Airport (BHD), Northern Ireland and Kinsale, Ireland?
British Airways, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Best Belfast City Airport to Kinsale via Grand Central Station Stand 10, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Cork, and Cork Kent Stn in around 7h 43m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–290
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–290
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–290
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–290
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–250
Flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–250
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Aircoach
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Belfast City-BHD to Kinsale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kinsale bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kinsale train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kinsale is 435 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Kinsale.
There are 313+ hotels available in Kinsale.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Kinsale. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.














