There are 4 ways to get from Kinsale to Kells Bay by bus, car, or train
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Line 228 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Kinsale to Cork Patrick's Quaybus 228
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus 40
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kellsbus 280
5h 34m€26–36Drive 137.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Kinsale to Kells Baycar 137.2 km
1h 58m€24–35Line 226 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Kinsale to Kent Stationbus 226
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kellsbus 280
6h 3m€27–38Line 228 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Kinsale to Cork Patrick's Quaybus 228
- Take the train from Cork to Mallowtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain Ic
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Killorglinbus 279
- Take the bus from Killorglin to Kellsbus 280
6h 25m€30–71
Kinsale to Kells Bay by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kinsale to Kells Bay is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Kinsale to Kells Bay is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Kinsale to Kells Bay. However, there are services departing from Kinsale and arriving at Kells via Cork Bus Stn and Killarney Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Kinsale and Kells Bay is 166 km. The road distance is 137.2 km.
The best way to get from Kinsale to Kells Bay without a car is to line 228 bus and bus which takes 5h 34m and costs €25 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Kinsale to Kells Bay, including transfers.
Kinsale to Kells Bay bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, depart from Kinsale station.
Kinsale to Kells Bay bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, arrive at Cork Patrick's Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kinsale to Kells Bay is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Kinsale to Kells Bay.
There are 458+ hotels available in Kells Bay.
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.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
Train from Cork to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–6
Train from Mallow to Killarney
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–10
- Phone
- +353 (0) 21 7011288
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Cork Connect
Bus from Kinsale to Cork Patrick's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- West Cork Connect
Bus from Kinsale to Cork Patrick's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- West Cork Connect
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