How to get from Galway to Kinsale by bus?

By bus

To get from Galway to Kinsale in Kinsale, take the 251 bus from Galway Coach Stn station to Andersons Quay station. Next, take the 228 bus from Cork City Hall station to Kinsale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min.

232min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 251251
Bus - 228228
Walk to Kinsale
Leaves from Galway Coach Stn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Coach Stn
    ID 511201
    310 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Cork Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Andersons Quay
    ID 11052
    180 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cork City Hall
    ID 250841
    490 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 228228
    Wait for bus
    228
    Kinsale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kinsale
    ID 247191
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kinsale
    Walk to
    Kinsale
    Market Quay
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 51 and 228

To get from Galway to Kinsale in Kinsale, take the 51 bus from Galway Bus Station station to Parnell Place station. Next, take the 228 bus from St Patricks Quay station to Kinsale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 16 min.

316min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Bus - 228228
Walk to Kinsale
Leaves from Galway Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Bus Station
    ID 555041
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Cork
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parnell Place
    ID 255021
    260 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Patricks Quay
    290 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 228228
    Wait for bus
    228
    Kinsale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kinsale
    ID 247191
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kinsale
    Walk to
    Kinsale
    Market Quay
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Galway to Kinsale

The distance between Galway, Kinsale and Kinsale, Kinsale is approximately 222.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 232 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Galway to Kinsale by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kinsale – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Galway

Galway is located at Galway, Kinsale and the nearest public transit station is Galway (Ceannt).

Train stations close to Galway:

  • Galway (Ceannt)

Bus stations close to Galway:

  • Galway Bus Station
  • Eyre Square
  • Eyre Square East

Public transit stations close to Kinsale, Kinsale

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

Bus stations close to Kinsale:

  • Kinsale
  • Medical Centre
  • Community College

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 51 and 228

To get from Galway to Kinsale in Kinsale, take the 51 bus from Galway Bus Station station to Parnell Place station. Next, take the 228 bus from St Patricks Quay station to Kinsale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 16 min.

316min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Bus - 228228
Walk to Kinsale
Leaves from Galway Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galway Bus Station
    ID 555041
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Cork
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Parnell Place
    ID 255021
    260 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Patricks Quay
    290 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 228228
    Wait for bus
    228
    Kinsale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kinsale
    ID 247191
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kinsale
    Walk to
    Kinsale
    Market Quay
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 232 minutes, using Bus line 251, Bus line 228.

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

    The alternative route takes 316 minutes, using Bus line 51, Bus line 228.

  • Is there a direct bus between Galway and Kinsale?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Galway to Kinsale?

    The 251 bus line goes from Galway Coach Stn station near Galway in Ireland to Cork Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Kinsale station near Kinsale in Kinsale.

  • How long does it take to travel from Galway to Kinsale by bus?

    The total travel time between Galway in Ireland and Kinsale in Kinsale by bus is about 3 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the 251 bus from the Galway Coach Stn stop near Galway in Ireland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Kinsale stop, which is closest to Kinsale in Kinsale.

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