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How to get fromKinsale to Dundalkby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kinsale to Dundalk by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain train Ic / ...
    6h 4m
    €49–73

  2. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus bus 704x
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus bus 100X
    6h 42m
    €41–57

  3. Drive  345.9 km

    1. Drive from Kinsale to Dundalkcar car 345.9 km
    3h 53m
    €61–88

  4. Fly from Cork Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane ORK - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus bus
    6h 6m
    €82–277

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus bus 100X
    6h 43m
    €44–65

  6. Bus to Kerry Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane KIR - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus bus
    7h 18m
    €69–127

Kinsale to Dundalk by bus, train, and tram

Calendar99Weekly Services
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 386.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Kinsale to Dundalk via Kent Station, Cork, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kinsale to Stapleton Place via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Alfred St, Terminal 1 Zone 2, and Airport Zone 13 in around 6h 42m.

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