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

From Kinsale to Dublin by bus, light rail and train

To get from Kinsale to Dublin in Ireland, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 228 bus from Kinsale station to Cork Patrick's Quay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the INTERCITY train and finally take the RED light rail from Heuston station to Busáras station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 3 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Kinsale may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Dublin on the Moovit app.

243min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 228228
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
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 • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 228228
    Wait for bus
    228
    Cork Patrick's Quay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cork Patrick's Quay
    ID 13083
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    470 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    161 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Heuston
    ID 998116
    10 m • 1 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
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dublin
    Walk to
    Dublin
    220 m • 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 301.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 243 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kinsale to Dublin by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Kinsale to Dublin

To check the bus, light rail and train 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, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and train, 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, light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 243 minutes, using Bus line 228, Train line INTERCITY, Light Rail line RED.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kinsale and Dublin?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kinsale to Dublin?

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

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

    The total travel time between Kinsale in Kinsale and Dublin in Ireland by bus, train and light rail is about 4 hr 3 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 Patrick's Quay station, which is closest to Dublin in Ireland.

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