There are 4 ways to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kinsale by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, line 226 bus
best- Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Cork Bus Stnbus 51
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Kinsalebus 226
4h 2m€31–42Drive 144.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kinsalecar 144.3 km
1h 57m€25–36Train, line 226 bus
- Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Cork Kent Stn to Kinsalebus 226
4h 21m€36–51Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Kinsale144.3 km
1h 57m
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kinsale by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kinsale is to drive which costs €24 - €35 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kinsale is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Shannon Airport and arriving at Kinsale via Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Kinsale is 158 km. The road distance is 144.3 km.
The best way to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kinsale without a car is to bus and line 226 bus which takes 4h 2m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kinsale, including transfers.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kinsale bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Shannon Airport station.
Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kinsale bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Cork Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kinsale is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Kinsale.
There are 313+ hotels available in Kinsale.
What companies run services between Shannon Airport (SNN), Ireland and Kinsale, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Shannon Airport to Kinsale via Cork Bus Stn in around 4h 2m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick Junction to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Shannon Airport to Cork Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Cork Bus Stn to Kinsale
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
Bus from Cork Kent Stn to Kinsale
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Shannon-SNN to Kinsale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Kinsale. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



