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How to get fromKinsale to Bear Islandby bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kinsale to Bear Island by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Bandon to Castletownberebus bus 236
    2. Take the carferry from Castletownbere to Bere Islandcarferry car ferry
    4h 46m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kinsale to Castletownberecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Castletownbere to Bere Islandcarferry car ferry
    2h 12m

  3. Line 228 bus, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kinsale to Cork Patrick's Quaybus bus 228
    2. Take the bus from Parnell Place to Castletownberebus bus 231
    3. Take the carferry from Castletownbere to Bere Islandcarferry car ferry
    5h 5m

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Map of how to get from Kinsale to Bear Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 131.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Kinsale, Ireland and Bear Island, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kinsale to Bear Island. However, you can take the line 254 bus to Bandon, take the bus to Castletownbere, walk to Castletownbere, then take the car ferry to Bere Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kinsale to Bere Island via Castletownbere in around 2h 12m.

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