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

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

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  1. Line 226 bus, train, line 343 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kinsale to Cork Kent Stnbus bus 226
    2. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Shannon Town Centrebus bus 343
    4h 13m
    €38–53

  2. Drive 138.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kinsale to Shannoncar car 138.3 km
    1h 53m
    €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 Andersn's Quay to Henry Streetbus bus 251
    4h 22m
    €32–43

  4. Line 228 bus, bus, line 343 bus

    1. Take the bus from Kinsale to Cork Patrick's Quaybus bus 228
    2. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus bus 51
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Shannon Town Centrebus bus 343
    4h 30m
    €35–49

  5. 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 Shannon Airportbus bus 51
    4h 42m
    €40–54

Kinsale to Shannon by bus and train

Calendar140Weekly Services
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Kinsale, Ireland and Shannon, IE-CE, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Kinsale to Shannon Town Centre via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Andersn's Quay, Henry Street, and Harvey's Quay in around 4h 22m.

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