How to get from Kinsale to Dublin by bus and light rail?

From Kinsale to Dublin by bus and light rail

To get from Kinsale to Dublin in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 228 bus from Kinsale station to Cork Saint Patrick's Quay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 707 bus and finally take the RED light rail from Museum station to Busáras station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 18 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Kinsale may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Dublin on the Moovit app.

258min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 228228
Bus - 707707
Light Rail - REDRED
Walk to Dublin
Leaves from Kinsale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kinsale
    ID 247191
    150 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 228228
    Wait for bus
    228
    Cork Saint Patrick's Quay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cork Saint Patrick's Quay
    ID 13083
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cork Alfred Street
    ID 11053
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    Dublin Airport Zone 10
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parkgate Street
    ID 10996
    170 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Museum
    ID 998017
    250 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    The Point
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Busáras
    ID 998122
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dublin
    Walk to
    Dublin
    230 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Kinsale to Dublin by bus and train

To get from Kinsale to Dublin in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 228 bus from Kinsale station to Cork Saint Patrick's Quay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 707 bus and finally take the RAIL train from Tara Street station to Dublin Connolly station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 17 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Kinsale may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Dublin on the Moovit app.

257min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 228228
Bus - 707707
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Kinsale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kinsale
    ID 247191
    150 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 228228
    Wait for bus
    228
    Cork Saint Patrick's Quay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cork Saint Patrick's Quay
    ID 13083
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cork Alfred Street
    ID 11053
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    Dublin Airport Zone 10
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Batchelors Walk
    ID 102111
    180 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tara Street
    580 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Connolly
  • 9
    Ride to train station Dublin Connolly
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Connolly
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kinsale to Dublin

The distance between Kinsale, Ireland and Dublin, Ireland is approximately 285.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 258 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kinsale to Dublin by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Kinsale to Dublin

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Kinsale to Dublin using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Kinsale) and destination (Dublin), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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From Kinsale to Dublin by bus and train

To get from Kinsale to Dublin in Ireland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 228 bus from Kinsale station to Cork Saint Patrick's Quay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 707 bus and finally take the RAIL train from Tara Street station to Dublin Connolly station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 17 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Kinsale may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Dublin on the Moovit app.

257min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 228228
Bus - 707707
Train - RAILRAIL
Leaves from Kinsale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kinsale
    ID 247191
    150 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 228228
    Wait for bus
    228
    Cork Saint Patrick's Quay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cork Saint Patrick's Quay
    ID 13083
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cork Alfred Street
    ID 11053
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    Dublin Airport Zone 10
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Batchelors Walk
    ID 102111
    180 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tara Street
    580 m • 8 min
  • 8
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Connolly
  • 9
    Ride to train station Dublin Connolly
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Connolly
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kinsale to Dublin?

    The fastest way takes 258 minutes, using Bus line 228, Bus line 707, Light Rail line RED.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kinsale to Dublin?

    The alternative route takes 257 minutes, using Bus line 228, Bus line 707, Train line RAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kinsale and Dublin?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kinsale to Dublin?

    The 228 bus line goes from Kinsale station near Kinsale in Kinsale to Cork Saint Patrick's Quay station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line till Cork Saint Patrick's Quay station near Dublin in Ireland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kinsale to Dublin by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Kinsale in Kinsale and Dublin in Ireland by bus and light rail is about 4 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kinsale to get to Dublin?

    Get on the 228 bus from the Kinsale stop near Kinsale in Kinsale.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kinsale and Dublin?

    Get off the bus at the Cork Saint Patrick's Quay station, which is closest to Dublin in Ireland.

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