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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 Saint 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 3 hr 53 min.

233min
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
    140 m • 2 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 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
    152 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
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dublin
    Walk to
    Dublin
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 Connolly station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 13 min.

253min
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
    140 m • 2 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
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Connolly
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Connolly
    ID 998123
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dublin
    Walk to
    Dublin
    70 m • 1 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 301.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 233 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.

Public transit stations close to Kinsale

Kinsale is located at Market Quay, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Kinsale.

Bus stations close to Kinsale:

  • Kinsale
  • Kinsale Quarter
  • Kinsale College

Public transit stations close to Dublin, Ireland

Dublin is located at Dublin, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Dublin Connolly.

Train stations close to Dublin:

  • Dublin Connolly

Bus stations close to Dublin:

  • Talbot Street East
  • Connolly Station
  • Outside Connolly Station

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 Connolly station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 13 min.

253min
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
    140 m • 2 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
    260 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Connolly
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Connolly
    ID 998123
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dublin
    Walk to
    Dublin
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 233 minutes, using Bus line 228, Train line INTERCITY, Light Rail line RED.

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

    The alternative route takes 253 minutes, using Bus line 228, Bus line 707, 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 3 hr 53 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 train 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, train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Kinsale in Kinsale and Dublin in Ireland by bus, train and light rail is about 3 hr 53 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.