What is the cheapest way to get from Sligo to Kinsale?

The cheapest way to get from Sligo to Kinsale is to bus via Limerick which costs €50 - €75 and takes 8h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sligo to Kinsale?

The fastest way to get from Sligo to Kinsale is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Sligo and Kinsale?

No, there is no direct bus from Sligo to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Sligo Bus Stn and arriving at Kinsale via ATU Galway and Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Sligo and Kinsale?

No, there is no direct train from Sligo to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Sligo and arriving at Cork via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Sligo to Kinsale?

The distance between Sligo and Kinsale is 366 km. The road distance is 336.2 km.

How do I travel from Sligo to Kinsale without a car?

The best way to get from Sligo to Kinsale without a car is to bus which takes 7h 12m and costs €50 - €80.

How long does it take to get from Sligo to Kinsale?

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Sligo to Kinsale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Kinsale bus from?

Sligo to Kinsale bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Sligo Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Sligo to Kinsale train from?

Sligo to Kinsale train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Sligo station.

Train or bus from Sligo to Kinsale?

The best way to get from Sligo to Kinsale is to bus which takes 7h 12m and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Sligo to Kinsale bus arrive?

Sligo to Kinsale bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.

Where does the Sligo to Kinsale train arrive?

Sligo to Kinsale train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.

Can I drive from Sligo to Kinsale?

Yes, the driving distance between Sligo to Kinsale is 336 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Sligo to Kinsale.

Where can I stay near Kinsale?

There are 305+ hotels available in Kinsale.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to ATU Galwaybus 64
2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
7h 12m
€50–79
Train
1. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
7h 53m
€54–80
Drive 336.2 km
1. Drive from Sligo to Kinsalecar 336.2 km
4h 7m
€58–83
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Ireland W Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane NOC - ORK
7h 3m
€84–294
Bus via Limerick
1. Take the bus from ATU Sligo to Eyre Squarebus 964
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus 251
3. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
8h 50m
€53–71

Sligo to Kinsale by bus

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Distance: 365.8 km
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Sligo, Ireland and Kinsale, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Kinsale via ATU Galway, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Bus Stn in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sligo to Kinsale via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Cork, and Cork Kent Stn in around 7h 53m.

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