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How to get fromKinsale to Sheep's Headby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kinsale to Sheep's Head by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bandon to Goleenbus bus 237
    2. Take the taxi from Goleen to Sheep's Headtaxi taxi
    4h 19m
    €86–115

  2. Drive  106.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kinsale to Sheep's Headcar car 106.3 km
    1h 42m
    €19–28

  3. Bus, taxi via Clonakilty

    1. Take the bus from Kinsale to Clonakiltybus bus 253
    2. Take the bus from Clonakilty to Goleenbus bus 237
    3. Take the taxi from Goleen to Sheep's Headtaxi taxi
    4h 35m
    €86–115

  4. Bus, taxi via Cork Bus Stn

    1. Take the bus from Parnell Place to The Pontoonbus bus 231
    2. Take the taxi from The Pontoon to Sheep's Headtaxi taxi
    5h 3m

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Map of how to get from Kinsale to Sheep's Head.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 159.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Kinsale, Ireland and Sheep's Head, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kinsale to Sheep's Head. However, you can take the line 254 bus to Bandon, take the bus to Goleen, then take the taxi to Sheep's Head. Alternatively, you can drive from Kinsale to Sheep's Head in around 1h 42m.

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