How to travel from Birr to Kinsale, Ireland

The distance between Birr and Kinsale is around 190km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Birr to Kinsale by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KinsaleBirr if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Colbert Station stop 635031 then Parnell Place stop 255021 and then to Kinsale stop 247191.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Colbert Station stop 635031 then take the train to Cork Kent then take the bus to Kinsale stop 247191.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kinsale.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance190km (118 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Birr and Kinsale

There are several options for getting from Birr to Kinsale by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 3h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).

The distance between Birr and Kinsale is around 190km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 160km (100 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Birr and Kinsale by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Birr to Kinsale is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Birr and Kinsale, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Birr and Kinsale. We recommend that you drive to Kinsale. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Birr and Kinsale. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Birr to Kinsale. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Colbert Station stop 635031 and Parnell Place stop 255021. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

Bus Eireann, Citylink and Dave Long Coach Travel Limited run regular bus services between Birr and Kinsale. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Birr to Kinsale. We recommend that you take the bus to Colbert Station stop 635031 then Parnell Place stop 255021 and then to Kinsale stop 247191. instead which will take 3h 60m.

The closest major airport to Kinsale is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Kinsale. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Dublin Airport (DUB) (DUB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Birr and Kinsale. The distance is around 190km (118 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birr to Kinsale is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Birr and Kinsale

Transport options from Birr to Kinsale
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 60m
€27($27)
4 times a day207km (129 miles)
Bus via O'Connell Street, stop 6078413h 60m
€24($24)
5 times a week208km (129 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 45m
€41($41)
4 times a day237km (147 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€38($38)
on demand190km (118 miles)

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Airports near Kinsale

The following major airports near Kinsale offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Kinsale
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Kinsale
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
246km (153 miles) from Kinsale