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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 Cork Kent Stnbus 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 31m
    €27–38

  2. Drive 137.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kinsale to Kells Baycar car 137.2 km
    1h 58m
    €24–34

  3. Line 228 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kinsale to Cork Patrick's Quaybus bus 228
    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 34m
    €26–36

  4. Line 226 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kinsale to Cork Kent Stnbus 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 34m
    €26–35

  5. Line 228 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kinsale to Cork Patrick's Quaybus bus 228
    2. Take the train from Cork to Mallowtrain train Re / ...
    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 50m
    €30–71

Kinsale to Kells Bay by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kinsale to Kells Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 180.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Kinsale to Kells via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 5h 34m.

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