There are 5 ways to get from Kinsale to Bunratty by bus, train, or car
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Line 226 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kinsale to Kent Stationbus 226
- Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
3h 56m€37–52Drive 133.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Kinsale to Bunrattycar 133.7 km
1h 50m€23–34Line 228 bus, bus via Harvey's Quay
- Take the bus from Kinsale to Cork Patrick's Quaybus 228
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Streetbus 251
4h 8m€31–42Line 228 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Kinsale to Cork Patrick's Quaybus 228
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 51
4h 16m€34–48Line 226 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Kinsale to Cork Bus Stnbus 226
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 51
4h 24m€40–56
Kinsale to Bunratty by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kinsale to Bunratty is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kinsale to Bunratty is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Kinsale to Bunratty. However, there are services departing from Kinsale and arriving at Bunratty via Cork Andersn's Quay and Harvey's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Kinsale and Bunratty is 178 km. The road distance is 133.7 km.
The best way to get from Kinsale to Bunratty without a car is to line 226 bus and train which takes 3h 56m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Kinsale to Bunratty, including transfers.
Kinsale to Bunratty bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, depart from Kinsale station.
Kinsale to Bunratty bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, arrive at Cork Patrick's Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kinsale to Bunratty is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Kinsale to Bunratty.
There are 168+ hotels available in Bunratty.
What companies run services between Kinsale, Ireland and Bunratty, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kinsale to Bunratty via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Andersn's Quay, Henry Street, and Harvey's Quay in around 4h 8m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Kinsale to Kent Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
Bus from Kinsale to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
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