The average bus between Cork and Kinsale takes 43 min and the fastest bus takes 39 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Cork to Kinsale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Cork and Kinsale. The earliest departure is at 12:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Cork is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Kinsale at 12:38 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cork station and arriving at Kinsale station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
Cork to Kinsale bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, depart from Grand Parade station.
Cork to Kinsale bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, arrive at Kinsale station.
The distance between Cork and Kinsale is 21.7 km. The road distance is 27 km.
West Cork Connect operates a bus from Grand Parade to Kinsale hourly. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 39 min. Bus Éireann also services this route hourly.