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How to get fromKinsale to Kells Bayby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kinsale to Kells Bay by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 226 bus, train, bus via Mallow

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kinsale to Kent Stationbus bus 226
    2. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kellsbus bus 280
    5h 22m
    €27–38

  2. Drive  137.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kinsale to Kells Baycar car 137.2 km
    1h 58m
    €24–35

  3. Line 226 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kinsale to Kent Stationbus bus 226
    2. Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kellsbus bus 280
    5h 26m
    €26–35

  4. Line 226 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kinsale to Cork Bus Stnbus bus 226
    2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 40
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kellsbus bus 280
    5h 33m
    €32–44

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kinsale to Grand Paradebus bus 228
    2. Take the train from Cork to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Killorglinbus bus 279
    5. Take the bus from Killorglin to Kellsbus bus 280
    5h 47m
    €30–78

Kinsale to Kells Bay by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Kinsale, Ireland and Kells Bay, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Kinsale to Kells via Cork Bus Stn and Killarney Bus Stn in around 5h 33m.

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