How to travel from Kinsale to Roundstone, Ireland

The distance between Kinsale and Roundstone is around 296km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kinsale to Roundstone 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 RoundstoneKinsale if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the bus to Eyre Square Galway Bus Station and then to Roundstone stop 534711.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Limerick Junction and then to Galway then take the bus to Roundstone stop 534711.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Roundstone.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance296km (184 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kinsale and Roundstone

There are several options for getting from Kinsale to Roundstone by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €58 ($58).

The distance between Kinsale and Roundstone is around 296km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (131 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Kinsale and Roundstone by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kinsale to Roundstone is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €58 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Kinsale and Roundstone, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kinsale and Roundstone. We recommend that you drive to Roundstone. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kinsale and Roundstone. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kinsale to Roundstone. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Parnell Place stop 246801 and Eyre Square Galway Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Citylink and Bus Eireann run regular bus services between Kinsale and Roundstone. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5hrs 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 Roundstone. We recommend that you take the bus to Eyre Square Galway Bus Station and then to Roundstone stop 534711. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Roundstone is Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) (NOC) which is approximately 93km (58 miles) from Roundstone. Shannon Airport (SNN) (SNN) and Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) 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 Roundstone. The distance is around 296km (184 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kinsale to Roundstone is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €38 ($38).

How do I get from Kinsale to Roundstone

Compare travel optionsbetween Kinsale and Roundstone

Transport options from Kinsale to Roundstone
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5hrs
€38($38)
3 times a week302km (188 miles)
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 5550416h 35m
€28($28)
3 times a week329km (204 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 40m
€54($54)
3 times a week355km (220 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€58($58)
on demand296km (184 miles)

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Airports near Roundstone

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

NOC
Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Roundstone
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Roundstone
ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
197km (123 miles) from Roundstone