How to travel from Lismore to Kinsale, Ireland

The distance between Lismore and Kinsale is around 84km (52 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lismore to Kinsale 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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Bus via Dungarvan

Take the bus to Dungarvan then Cork Anderson's Quay and then to Kinsale stop 247191.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Kinsale.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Youghal Cabs

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Drive

Drive to Kinsale.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance84km (52 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lismore and Kinsale

There are several options for getting from Lismore to Kinsale by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 2h 25m. 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 Lismore and Kinsale is around 84km (52 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 63km (39 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Lismore and Kinsale by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lismore to Kinsale is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Lismore and Kinsale, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lismore and Kinsale. We recommend that you take a taxi to Kinsale. instead which will take 1h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lismore and Kinsale. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lismore to Kinsale. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fermoy Fermoy and Parnell Place stop 255021. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Local Link Waterford, Bus Eireann and Dublin Coach run regular bus services between Lismore and Kinsale. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lismore to Kinsale. We recommend that you take the bus to Fermoy Fermoy then Parnell Place stop 255021 and then to Kinsale stop 247191. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Kinsale is Cork Airport (ORK) (ORK) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Kinsale. 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 Lismore and Kinsale. The distance is around 84km (52 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 Lismore to Kinsale is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €19 ($19).

How do I get from Lismore to Kinsale

Compare travel optionsbetween Lismore and Kinsale

Transport options from Lismore to Kinsale
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Dungarvan + 1 similar
2h 25m
€19($19)
every 3 hours128km (80 miles)
Bus2h 25m
€19($19)
6 times a week99km (62 miles)
Taxi
1h 10m
€140($140)
on demand84km (52 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
€17($17)
on demand84km (52 miles)

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Airports near Kinsale

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

ORK
Cork Airport (ORK)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Kinsale
SNN
Shannon Airport (SNN)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Kinsale
DUB
Dublin Airport (DUB)
International Airport
Distance
246km (153 miles) from Kinsale