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How to get fromBelfast to Kinsaleby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Belfast to Kinsale by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    7h 1m
    €55–82

  2. Bus via Dublin

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus bus 705x
    2. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus bus 704x
    7h 40m
    €41–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus bus 707
    7h 32m
    €49–179

  4. Drive 429.3 km

    1. Drive from Belfast to Kinsalecar car 429.3 km
    4h 42m
    €76–110

  5. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHD - ORK
    7h 23m
    €89–269

  6. Fly from Belfast International Airport

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BFS - ORK
    6h 38m
    €72–230

Belfast to Kinsale by train, tram, and bus

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration7h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 478.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Kinsale, Ireland?

You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Kinsale via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Cork, and Cork Kent Stn in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Kinsale via Terminal 1 Zone 1, Airport Zone 10, Cork Alfred St, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 7h 32m.

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