How to travel from Kinsale to Cork, Ireland

The distance between Kinsale and Cork is around 26km (16 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 26min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Kinsale to Cork 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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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Evergreen Road stop 240881.

  • Duration39min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Cork.

  • Duration26min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Kinsale Cabs

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car
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Drive

Drive to Cork.

  • Duration26min
  • Distance26km (16 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kinsale and Cork

There are several options for getting from Kinsale to Cork by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 39min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 26min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between Kinsale and Cork is around 26km (16 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 22km (14 miles)

It takes around 39min to get from Kinsale and Cork by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 26min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kinsale to Cork is to take a taxi which takes around 26min and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Kinsale and Cork, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kinsale and Cork. We recommend that you take a taxi to Cork. instead which will take 26min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kinsale and Cork. It typically takes around 39min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kinsale and Cork with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 39min.

Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Kinsale and Cork. Buses run hourly and take around 39min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kinsale to Cork. We recommend that you take the bus to Evergreen Road stop 240881. instead which will take 39min.

The closest major airport to Cork is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Cork. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) 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 Kinsale and Cork. The distance is around 26km (16 miles) by road and it will take around 26min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kinsale to Cork is to take the bus which takes, on average, 39min and will usually cost around €9 ($9).

How do I get from Kinsale to Cork

Compare travel optionsbetween Kinsale and Cork

Transport options from Kinsale to Cork
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
39min
€9($9)
every 30 mins29km (18 miles)
Taxi
26min
€45($45)
on demand26km (16 miles)
Drive
26min
€5($5)
on demand26km (16 miles)

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Airports near Cork

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

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Cork
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Cork
NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Cork