How to travel from Kinsale to Waterford, Ireland

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.

4 routes found

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 WaterfordKinsale if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the bus to Parnell Place stop 246801 and then to Parnell Street stop 352541.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated by

Bus Eireann

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kent Station stop 212631 then take the train to Limerick Junction and then to Waterford.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Waterford.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance143km (89 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kinsale and Waterford

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kinsale and Waterford. We recommend that you drive to Waterford. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kinsale and Waterford

Transport options from Kinsale to Waterford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
2h 55m
€17($17)
hourly155km (96 miles)
Bus via Cork, St. Patricks Quay3hrs
€15($15)
hourly155km (96 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 35m
€32($32)
twice daily214km (133 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€29($29)
on demand143km (89 miles)

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Airports near Waterford

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

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Waterford
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Waterford
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Waterford