There are 4 ways to get from Kinsale to Dundalk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalktrain Ic / ...
5h 31m€49–72Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
cheapest- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 704x
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus 100X
6h 42m€41–57Drive 345.9 km
- Drive from Kinsale to Dundalkcar 345.9 km
3h 53m€61–88Bus
- Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Airport Zone 10bus 707
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Placebus 100X
6h 43m€44–65
Kinsale to Dundalk by bus, train, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kinsale to Dundalk is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs €40 - €60 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kinsale to Dundalk is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Kinsale to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Kinsale and arriving at Stapleton Place via Cork Alfred St and Airport Zone 13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Kinsale to Dundalk. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Dundalk via Heuston and Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Kinsale and Dundalk is 386 km. The road distance is 345.9 km.
The best way to get from Kinsale to Dundalk without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €45 - €75.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Kinsale to Dundalk, including transfers.
Kinsale to Dundalk bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Cork Alfred St station.
Kinsale to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Kinsale to Dundalk is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €40 - €60 and takes 6h 42m.
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 5h 31m. 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.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Cork Alfred St to Terminal 1 Zone 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Aircoach
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Booking & Getting There
Kinsale to Dundalk bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Kinsale to Dundalk train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kinsale to Dundalk is 346 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Kinsale to Dundalk.
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