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

From Dublin to Kinsale by bus, light rail and train

To get from Dublin to Kinsale you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the RED light rail from Connolly station to Heuston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the INTERCITY train and finally take the 226 bus from Cork Kent Station station to Kinsale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 9 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Dublin may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Kinsale on the Moovit app.

249min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - REDRED
Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
Bus - 226226
Walk to Kinsale
Leaves from Connolly

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Connolly
    ID 998023
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    Saggart
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Heuston
    ID 998016
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dublin Heuston
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - INTERCITYINTERCITY
    Wait for train
    INTERCITY
    Cork (Kent)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cork (Kent)
    161 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cork Kent Station
    ID 212631
    80 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Kinsale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kinsale
    ID 247191
    57 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kinsale
    Walk to
    Kinsale
    Market Quay
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Dublin to Kinsale by bus

To get from Dublin to Kinsale you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 14 bus from Connolly Station station to Dame Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 707 bus and finally take the 226 bus from Cork Bus Station station to Kinsale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Dublin may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Kinsale on the Moovit app.

277min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1414
Bus - 707707
Bus - 226226
Walk to Kinsale
Leaves from Connolly Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Connolly Station
    ID 1500
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Dundrum Luas
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dame Street
    ID 7581
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crampton Quay
    ID 330
    280 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    Cork Alfred Street
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cork Alfred Street
    ID 11053
    180 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cork Bus Station
    ID 247811
    350 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Kinsale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kinsale
    ID 247191
    53 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kinsale
    Walk to
    Kinsale
    Market Quay
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dublin to Kinsale

The distance between Dublin and Kinsale is approximately 300.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 249 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dublin to Kinsale by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Kinsale – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Dublin to Kinsale

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Dublin to Kinsale using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Dublin) and destination (Kinsale), 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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From Dublin to Kinsale by bus

To get from Dublin to Kinsale you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 14 bus from Connolly Station station to Dame Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 707 bus and finally take the 226 bus from Cork Bus Station station to Kinsale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Dublin may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Kinsale on the Moovit app.

277min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1414
Bus - 707707
Bus - 226226
Walk to Kinsale
Leaves from Connolly Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Connolly Station
    ID 1500
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Dundrum Luas
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dame Street
    ID 7581
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crampton Quay
    ID 330
    280 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    Cork Alfred Street
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cork Alfred Street
    ID 11053
    180 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cork Bus Station
    ID 247811
    350 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Kinsale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kinsale
    ID 247191
    53 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kinsale
    Walk to
    Kinsale
    Market Quay
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 249 minutes, using Light Rail line RED, Train line INTERCITY, Bus line 226.

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

    The alternative route takes 277 minutes, using Bus line 14, Bus line 707, Bus line 226.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Dublin and Kinsale?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 9 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Dublin to Kinsale?

    The RED light rail line goes from Connolly station near Dublin in Ireland to Saggart station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Saggart station near Kinsale.

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

    The total travel time between Dublin and Kinsale by light rail, train and bus is about 4 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the RED light rail from the Connolly station near Dublin in Ireland.

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

    Get off the light rail at the Saggart stop, which is closest to Kinsale.

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