There are 5 ways to get from Dundalk to Kinsale by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
5h 48m€48–72Bus via Dublin
cheapest- Take the bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha Stbus 901 / ...
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
6h 47m€34–45Drive 345.9 km
- Drive from Dundalk to Kinsalecar 345.9 km
3h 53m€59–85Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
6h 35m€81–246Bus
- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 100X
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
6h 53m€43–65
Dundalk to Kinsale by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Kinsale is to bus via Dublin which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Kinsale is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Marshes Shop Cntr and arriving at Kinsale via Aston Quay and Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Cork via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Dundalk and Kinsale is 386 km. The road distance is 345.9 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Kinsale without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs €45 - €75.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Dundalk to Kinsale, including transfers.
Dundalk to Kinsale bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, depart from Marshes Shop Cntr station.
Dundalk to Kinsale train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Kinsale is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Kinsale, Ireland?
You can take a train from Dundalk to Kinsale via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Cork, and Cork Kent Stn in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Kinsale via Cathal Brugha St, Aston Quay, Cork Alfred St, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 6h 47m.
- 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
- €70–230
Flights from Dublin Airport to Cork Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–230
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- [email protected]
- Website
- matthews.ie
Bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://matthews.ie/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Dundalk to Kinsale bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, arrive at Cathal Brugha St station.
Dundalk to Kinsale train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Kinsale is 346 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Dundalk to Kinsale.
There are 339+ hotels available in Kinsale.











