How to travel from Glengarriff to Kinsale, Ireland

The distance between Glengarriff and Kinsale is around 91km (57 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m.

4 routes found

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

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Bus to Innishannon, stop 215271

Take the bus to Innishannon stop 215271.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Kinsale.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Donal Harrington Coach and Hackney Service

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Drive

Drive to Kinsale.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance91km (57 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glengarriff and Kinsale

There are several options for getting from Glengarriff to Kinsale by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Glengarriff and Kinsale is around 91km (57 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 71km (44 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Glengarriff and Kinsale by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glengarriff to Kinsale is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Glengarriff and Kinsale, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Glengarriff and Kinsale. We recommend that you take a taxi to Kinsale. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glengarriff and Kinsale. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Glengarriff and Kinsale with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2h 40m.

Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Glengarriff and Kinsale. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glengarriff to Kinsale. We recommend that you take the bus to Kinsale stop 247191. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Glengarriff and Kinsale. The distance is around 91km (57 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glengarriff to Kinsale is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €15 ($15).

How do I get from Glengarriff to Kinsale

Compare travel optionsbetween Glengarriff and Kinsale

Transport options from Glengarriff to Kinsale
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Innishannon, stop 215271 + 1 similar
1h 45m
€13($13)
every 20 mins96km (60 miles)
Bus2h 40m
€15($15)
once daily123km (76 miles)
Taxi
1h 20m
€150($150)
on demand91km (57 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
€18($18)
on demand91km (57 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