How to travel from Sligo to Kinsale, Ireland

The distance between Sligo and Kinsale is around 343km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Sligo to Kinsale by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Knock Airport stop 553081 then fly from Knock (NOC) to Cork (ORK).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and then to Cork St. Patricks Quay.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Kinsale.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance343km (213 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sligo and Kinsale

There are several options for getting from Sligo to Kinsale by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €68 ($68).

The distance between Sligo and Kinsale is around 343km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 285km (177 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Sligo and Kinsale by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sligo to Kinsale is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €68 ($68).

The cheapest way to travel between Sligo and Kinsale, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sligo and Kinsale. We recommend that you drive to Kinsale. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sligo and Kinsale. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sligo to Kinsale. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Galway Bus Station stop 555041 and Cork St. Patricks Quay. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Bus Eireann, Citylink and Bus Feda Teoranta run regular bus services between Sligo and Kinsale. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sligo to Kinsale. We recommend that you take the bus to Knock Airport stop 553081 then fly from Knock (NOC) to Cork (ORK). instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Sligo and Kinsale. The distance is around 343km (213 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sligo to Kinsale is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €43 ($43).

How do I get from Sligo to Kinsale

Compare travel optionsbetween Sligo and Kinsale

Transport options from Sligo to Kinsale
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4hrs
€150($150)
every 4 hours1,324km (823 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
6hrs
€43($43)
every 4 hours371km (230 miles)
Bus via Eyre Square Galway7h 20m
€21($21)
once a week397km (247 miles)
Bus via Galway Bus Station, stop 5550417h 35m
€40($40)
every 4 hours397km (247 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€68($68)
on demand343km (213 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