There are 4 ways to get from Castlebar to Kinsale by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Castlebar to ATU Galwaybus 430
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
6h 37m€42–69Train
- Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Corktrain Re / ...
6h 56m€45–64Drive 289.7 km
- Drive from Castlebar to Kinsalecar 289.7 km
3h 28m€51–74Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Ireland W Airportbus
- Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane NOC - ORK
6h 59m€86–305
Castlebar to Kinsale by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castlebar to Kinsale is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Castlebar to Kinsale is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlebar to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Kinsale via ATU Galway and Clontarf Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Cork via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Castlebar and Kinsale is 309 km. The road distance is 289.7 km.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Kinsale without a car is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Castlebar to Kinsale, including transfers.
Castlebar to Kinsale bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Kinsale train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Kinsale is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and Kinsale, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Castlebar to Kinsale via ATU Galway, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Clontarf Street in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Castlebar to Kinsale via Portarlington, Cork, and Kent Station in around 6h 56m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Cork Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–270
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Sunday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–270
Flights from Ireland West Airport Knock to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–270
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlebar to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Portarlington to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–25
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Castlebar to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Castlebar to Kinsale bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Castlebar to Kinsale train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlebar to Kinsale is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Castlebar to Kinsale.
There are 301+ hotels available in Kinsale.