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

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There are 8 ways to get from Wales to Kinsale by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BRS - ORK
    5h 23m
    €89–204

  2. Train to Liverpool, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    6h 6m
    €50–247

  3. Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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 56m
    €112–199

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Crewetrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    6h 29m
    €56–231

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LHR - ORK
    6h 29m
    €162–478

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    6h 27m
    €101–310

  7. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central 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
    15h 17m
    €124–335

  8. Train, ferry, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Waterford Hosplbus bus 370
    4. Take the bus from Whitfield Hospital to Cork Bus Stnbus bus 40
    16h 23m
    €147–354

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

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration13h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 478.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Wales and Kinsale, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Wales to Kinsale. However, you can 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 Cardiff Central 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 56m.

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