What is the cheapest way to get from Kinsale to Ballycastle?

The cheapest way to get from Kinsale to Ballycastle is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kinsale to Ballycastle?

The fastest way to get from Kinsale to Ballycastle is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Kinsale and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Kinsale to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Kinsale and arriving at Ballycastle via Cork Bus Stn, ATU Galway and Ballina Humbrt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Kinsale and Ballycastle?

No, there is no direct train from Kinsale to Ballycastle. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Ballina via Portlaoise, Portarlington and Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

How far is it from Kinsale to Ballycastle?

The distance between Kinsale and Ballycastle is 462 km. The road distance is 337.3 km.

How do I travel from Kinsale to Ballycastle without a car?

The best way to get from Kinsale to Ballycastle without a car is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs €60 - €90.

How long does it take to get from Kinsale to Ballycastle?

It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Kinsale to Ballycastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kinsale to Ballycastle bus from?

Kinsale to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Cork Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Kinsale to Ballycastle train from?

Kinsale to Ballycastle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.

Train or bus from Kinsale to Ballycastle?

The best way to get from Kinsale to Ballycastle is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs €60 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Kinsale to Ballycastle bus arrive?

Kinsale to Ballycastle bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.

Where does the Kinsale to Ballycastle train arrive?

Kinsale to Ballycastle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.

Can I drive from Kinsale to Ballycastle?

Yes, the driving distance between Kinsale to Ballycastle is 337 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Kinsale to Ballycastle.

Where can I stay near Ballycastle?

There are 138+ hotels available in Ballycastle.

Kinsale to Ballycastle - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kinsale to Ballycastle by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Portarlington to Manulla Junctiontrain 804 / ...
9h 38m
€62–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 51
2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Humbrtbus 430
10h 50m
€53–89
Drive 337.3 km
1. Drive from Kinsale to Ballycastlecar 337.3 km
4h 15m
€58–83
Bus via Ballina Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 51
2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ballina Bus Stnbus Ng01
11h 25m

Kinsale to Ballycastle by bus and train

11Weekly Services

9h 38mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 461.8 km
Duration: 9h 38m

What companies run services between Kinsale, Ireland and Ballycastle, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Kinsale to Ballycastle via Cork Kent Stn, Cork, Portlaoise, Portarlington, Manulla Junction, Ballina, and Ballina Bus Stn in around 9h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kinsale to Ballycastle via Cork Bus Stn, ATU Galway, and Ballina Humbrt in around 10h 50m.

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