There are 4 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Kinsale by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
7h 25m€55–82Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
7h 32m€45–176Drive 429.3 km
- Drive from Belfast to Kinsalecar 429.3 km
4h 42m€78–112Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
7h 52m€48–182
Northern Ireland to Kinsale by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Kinsale is to bus which costs €45 - €180 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Kinsale is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland station to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Kinsale via Terminal 1 Zone 2 and Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Northern Ireland to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Cork via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Northern Ireland and Kinsale is 479 km. The road distance is 429.3 km.
The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Kinsale without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €55 - €85.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Northern Ireland to Kinsale, including transfers.
Northern Ireland to Kinsale bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.
Northern Ireland to Kinsale train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Kinsale is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €180 and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Kinsale, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Kinsale via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Cork, and Kent Station in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station to Kinsale via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Cork Alfred St, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 7h 32m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–140
- Website
- Dublin Express
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More Questions & Answers
Northern Ireland to Kinsale bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.
Northern Ireland to Kinsale train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northern Ireland to Kinsale is 429 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Northern Ireland to Kinsale.
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