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How to get fromSwansea to Kinsaleby train, bus, plane, or ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Swansea to Kinsale by train, bus, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    7h 27m
    €105–278

  2. Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train
    11h 19m
    €85–256

  3. Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 370
    4. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    13h 11m
    €94–156

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Upper Park Roadbus bus 112 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 370
    4. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    14h 30m
    €134–325

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    7h 35m
    €189–555

  6. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    7h 41m
    €118–379

  7. Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    8h 49m
    €122–375

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    9h 7m
    €114–318

  9. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to SETU Cork Roadbus bus 370
    4. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    13h 59m
    €150–353

  10. Train, ferry, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wexford Stn to The Clock Towerbus bus 340
    4. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    14h 26m
    €154–359

Swansea to Kinsale by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration13h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 570.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Kinsale, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Swansea to Kinsale. However, you can take the train to Newport (S Wales), walk to Kingsway K14, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 226 bus to Kinsale. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swansea to Kinsale via Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, SETU Cork Road, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 13h 11m.

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