There are 3 ways to get from Kinsale to Galway by bus, train, or car
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Line 226 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Kinsale to Cork Bus Stnbus 226
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
4h 33m€31–52Line 226 bus, train
- Take the bus from Kinsale to Kent Stationbus 226
- Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Limerick to Galwaytrain Ic / ...
6h 4m€37–52Drive 216.1 km
- Drive from Kinsale to Galwaycar 216.1 km
2h 44m€38–54
Kinsale to Galway by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kinsale to Galway is to line 226 bus and bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kinsale to Galway is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kinsale to Galway. However, there are services departing from Kinsale and arriving at Galway Ceannt via Cork Andersn's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Kinsale and Galway is 226 km. The road distance is 216.1 km.
The best way to get from Kinsale to Galway without a car is to line 226 bus and bus which takes 4h 33m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Kinsale to Galway, including transfers.
Kinsale to Galway bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kinsale station.
Kinsale to Galway bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cork Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kinsale to Galway is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Kinsale to Galway.
There are 550+ hotels available in Galway.
What companies run services between Kinsale, Ireland and Galway, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Kinsale to Galway Ceannt via Cork Bus Stn and Cork Andersn's Quay in around 4h 33m.
- 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
Train from Limerick to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Kinsale to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
Bus from Kinsale to Kent Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
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