The distance between Donegal and Kinsale is around 407km (253 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 45m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Donegal 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.
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Take the bus to Eyre Square Galway and then to Cork St. Patricks Quay.
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Take the bus to Busáras stop 135001 then take the train to Cork Kent.
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There are several options for getting from Donegal to Kinsale by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €80 ($80).
The distance between Donegal and Kinsale is around 407km (253 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 359km (223 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Donegal and Kinsale by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Donegal to Kinsale is to drive which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €80 ($80).
The cheapest way to travel between Donegal and Kinsale, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Donegal and Kinsale. We recommend that you drive to Kinsale. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Donegal and Kinsale. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Donegal to Kinsale. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zone 21 stop 111911 and Cork Lower Glanmire Road. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.
Bus Eireann, Aircoach, GoBus.ie, Bus Feda Teoranta and Citylink run regular bus services between Donegal and Kinsale. Buses run hourly and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Donegal to Kinsale. We recommend that you take the bus to Zone 21 stop 111911 and then to Cork Lower Glanmire Road. instead which will take 7h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Donegal and Kinsale. The distance is around 407km (253 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Donegal to Kinsale is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around €52 ($52).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus via Eyre Square Galway + 2 similar | 7hrs | €17($17) | twice daily | 432km (269 miles) |
Bus | 7h 35m | €52($52) | hourly | 527km (327 miles) |
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 555041 | 8h 55m | €44($44) | 5 times a day | 461km (286 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 7h 15m | €56($56) | hourly | 542km (337 miles) |
Bus to Sligo Bus Station, stop 555081, train | 7h 55m | €63($63) | every 4 hours | 579km (360 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | €80($80) | on demand | 407km (253 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kinsale offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.