There are 6 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kinsale by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
4h 20m€69–219Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
4h 55m€26–37Train, line 226 bus
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Cork Kent Stn to Kinsalebus 226
5h 7m€36–65Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Kinsale288.6 km
3h 1mDrive 288.6 km
- Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kinsalecar 288.6 km
3h 1m€49–70Bus #2
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
4h 55m€29–41
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kinsale by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kinsale is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kinsale is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Terminal 1 Zone 2 and arriving at Kinsale via Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Kinsale is 253 km. The road distance is 288.6 km.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kinsale without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kinsale, including transfers.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kinsale bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kinsale is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs €65 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 4h 55m.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kinsale bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Cork Alfred St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kinsale is 289 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kinsale.
What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Kinsale, Ireland?
Ryanair and Aer Lingus fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Aircoach operates a bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred St hourly. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Thursday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Tuesday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–240
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–240
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
- +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
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Cork Kent Stn to Kinsale
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Kinsale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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