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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 226 bus from Kinsale station to Kent Station 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 35 min.

275min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 226226
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
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Kent Train Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kent Station
    ID 212631
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Dublin Heuston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    153 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    The Point
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Busáras
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dublin
    Walk to
    Dublin
    530 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Kinsale to Dublin by bus

To get from Kinsale to Dublin in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 228 bus from Kinsale station to St Patricks Quay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK) bus and finally take the 14 bus from Eden Quay station to Outside Connolly Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 50 min.

290min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 228228
Bus - CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK)CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK)
Bus - 1414
Walk to Dublin
Leaves from Kinsale
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kinsale
    ID 247191
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 228228
    Wait for bus
    228
    St Patricks Quay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Patricks Quay
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cork, Lower Glanmire Road
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK)CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK)
    Wait for bus
    CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK)
    Zone 2, Stop 3665
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Batchelors Walk
    ID 102111
    180 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 297
    400 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Beaumont
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Outside Connolly Station
    ID 497
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dublin
    Walk to
    Dublin
    450 m • 8 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 302 km, which can typically be travelled in 275 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
  • Medical Centre
  • Kinsale College
Public transit stations close to Dublin, Ireland

Dublin is located at Dublin, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is North Strand Road.

Train stations close to Dublin:

  • Dublin Connolly

Bus stations close to Dublin:

  • North Strand Road
  • Gloucester Lane
  • Outside Connolly Station

From Kinsale to Dublin by bus

To get from Kinsale to Dublin in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 228 bus from Kinsale station to St Patricks Quay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK) bus and finally take the 14 bus from Eden Quay station to Outside Connolly Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 50 min.

290min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 228228
Bus - CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK)CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK)
Bus - 1414
Walk to Dublin
Leaves from Kinsale
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kinsale
    ID 247191
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 228228
    Wait for bus
    228
    St Patricks Quay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Patricks Quay
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cork, Lower Glanmire Road
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK)CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK)
    Wait for bus
    CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK)
    Zone 2, Stop 3665
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Batchelors Walk
    ID 102111
    180 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eden Quay
    ID 297
    400 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Beaumont
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Outside Connolly Station
    ID 497
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dublin
    Walk to
    Dublin
    450 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Kinsale to Dublin?

    The fastest way takes 275 minutes, using Bus line 226, Bus line INTERCITY, Bus line RED.

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

    The alternative route takes 290 minutes, using Bus line 228, Bus line CORK, LOWER GLANMIRE ROAD - DUBLIN (BATCHELORS WALK), Bus line 14.

  • 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 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kinsale to Dublin?

    The 226 bus line goes from Kinsale station near Kinsale in Kinsale to Kent Train Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Kent Train Station 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 35 min.

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

    Get on the 226 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 Kent Train Station station, which is closest to Dublin in Ireland.

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