The distance between Kinsale and Lismore is around 86km (53 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 10m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kinsale to Lismore 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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Take the bus to Parnell Place stop 246801 then Fermoy stop 155371 and then to Lismore.
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+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Kinsale to Lismore by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Kinsale and Lismore is around 86km (53 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 63km (39 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Kinsale and Lismore by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kinsale to Lismore is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Kinsale and Lismore, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kinsale and Lismore. We recommend that you take a taxi to Lismore. instead which will take 1h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kinsale and Lismore. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kinsale to Lismore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Parnell Place stop 246801 and Fermoy stop 155371. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.
Bus Eireann, Local Link Waterford, Dublin Coach and Dave Long Coach Travel Limited run regular bus services between Kinsale and Lismore. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 2h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kinsale to Lismore. We recommend that you take the bus to Parnell Place stop 246801 then Fermoy stop 155371 and then to Lismore. instead which will take 2h 20m.
The closest major airport to Lismore is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Lismore. 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 Kinsale and Lismore. The distance is around 86km (53 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kinsale to Lismore is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €11 ($11).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 2 similar | 2h 20m | €11($11) | 6 times a week | 99km (62 miles) |
Bus via Parnell Place, stop 246801 | 2h 40m | €14($14) | every 3 hours | 133km (83 miles) |
Bus via Cork, St. Patricks Quay | 2h 45m | €10($10) | once a week | 110km (69 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 10m | €140($140) | on demand | 86km (53 miles) |
Drive | 1h 10m | €17($17) | on demand | 86km (53 miles) |
Bus Eireann
Local Link Waterford
Dublin Coach
Dave Long Coach Travel Limited
The following major airports near Lismore offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.