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How to get fromKinsale to Kellsby bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Line 228 bus, bus

    best
    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

  2. Drive 137.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kinsale to Kellscar car 137.6 km
    1h 59m
    €24–34

  3. Line 226 bus, train, bus via Mallow

    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 34m
    €27–38

  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 35m
    €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 54m
    €30–71

Kinsale to Kells by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Kinsale, Ireland and Kells, IE-KY, 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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