There are 3 ways to get from Bunratty Castle to Kinsale by bus or car
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Bus, line 228 bus
best- Take the bus from Bunratty to Cork Bus Stnbus 51
- Take the bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Kinsalebus 228
3h 54m€24–34Drive 132.5 km
- Drive from Bunratty Castle to Kinsalecar 132.5 km
1h 48m€24–34Bus, line 226 bus
- Take the bus from Bunratty to Cork Bus Stnbus 51
- Take the bus from Clontarf Street to Kinsalebus 226
3h 57m€30–41
Bunratty Castle to Kinsale by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bunratty Castle to Kinsale is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Bunratty Castle to Kinsale is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bunratty Castle to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Bunratty and arriving at Kinsale via Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Bunratty Castle and Kinsale is 146 km. The road distance is 132.5 km.
The best way to get from Bunratty Castle to Kinsale without a car is to bus and line 228 bus which takes 3h 54m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Bunratty Castle to Kinsale, including transfers.
Bunratty Castle to Kinsale bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Bunratty station.
Bunratty Castle to Kinsale bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cork Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bunratty Castle to Kinsale is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Bunratty Castle to Kinsale.
There are 297+ hotels available in Kinsale.
What companies run services between Bunratty Castle, Ireland and Kinsale, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Bunratty Castle to Kinsale via Bunratty, Cork Bus Stn, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 3h 54m.
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Bunratty to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Bunratty to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 (0) 21 7011288
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Cork Connect
Bus from Cork Patrick's Quay to Kinsale
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- West Cork Connect
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Clontarf Street to Kinsale
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
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