The distance between Kinsale and Waterford is around 143km (89 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kinsale to Waterford 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 Waterford → Kinsale if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Parnell Place stop 246801 and then to Parnell Street stop 352541.
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Take the bus to Kent Station stop 212631 then take the train to Limerick Junction and then to Waterford.
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There are several options for getting from Kinsale to Waterford by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).
The distance between Kinsale and Waterford is around 143km (89 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 115km (71 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Kinsale and Waterford by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kinsale to Waterford is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Kinsale and Waterford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kinsale and Waterford. We recommend that you drive to Waterford. instead which will take 1h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kinsale and Waterford. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kinsale to Waterford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Parnell Place stop 246801. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
Bus Eireann and Dave Long Coach Travel Limited run regular bus services between Kinsale and Waterford. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kinsale to Waterford. We recommend that you take the bus to Parnell Place stop 246801 and then to Parnell Street stop 352541. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Waterford is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 105km (65 miles) from Waterford. 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 Waterford. The distance is around 143km (89 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kinsale to Waterford is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €17 ($17).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 2h 55m | €17($17) | hourly | 155km (96 miles) |
Bus via Cork, St. Patricks Quay | 3hrs | €15($15) | hourly | 155km (96 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 35m | €32($32) | twice daily | 214km (133 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | €29($29) | on demand | 143km (89 miles) |
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The following major airports near Waterford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Ireland and internationally.