How to get fromCounty Kerry to Kinsaleby bus, train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from County Kerry to Kinsale by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Milltown to Killarney Bus Stationbus 279
2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cork Bus Stationbus 40
3. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Kinsalebus 228
4h 22m
€26–38
Drive 114 km
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1. Drive from County Kerry to Kinsalecar 114 km
1h 48m
€20–28
Train, line 226 bus
1. Take the train from Tralee to Corktrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Cork Kent Station to Kinsalebus 226
4h 58m
€22–33

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Map of how to get from County Kerry to Kinsale.

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Distance: 146.3 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between County Kerry, Ireland and Kinsale, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Milltown to Kinsale via Killarney Bus Station, Cork Bus Station, and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay in around 4h 22m.

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Kinsale, Ireland

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Things to do in Kinsale

Charles Fort(Opens in a new window)

Charles Fort (Irish: Dún Chathail) is a star fort located on the water's edge, at the southern end of the village of Summer Cove, on Kinsale harbour, County Cork, Ireland. First completed in 1682, Charles Fort was sometimes historically referred to as the "new fort" - to contrast with James' Fort (the "old fort") which had been built on the other side of Kinsale harbour before 1607. The fort is now operated as a heritage tourism site by the Heritage Ireland arm of the Office of Public Works.

James's Fort(Opens in a new window)

James Fort (Irish: Dún Rí Shéamuis) is an early 17th-century pentagonal fort located on Castlepark peninsula in Kinsale harbour. Situated downstream from Kinsale on the River Bandon, the fort was built to defend the harbour and seaborne approaches of the town. Following the construction of Charles Fort on the opposite side of the harbour in the late 17th century, James Fort became known as the "old fort" (Irish: an Seandaingean). Listed as a protected National Monument, and managed by the Office of Public Works, the fort is open to visitors.

Spike Island(Opens in a new window)

Spike Island (Irish: Inis Píc) is an island of 103 acres in Cork Harbour, Ireland. Originally the site of a monastic settlement, the island is dominated by an 18th-century star fort named Fort Mitchel. The island's strategic location within the harbour meant it was used at times for defence and as a prison. Since the early 21st century the island has been developed as a heritage tourist attraction, with €5.5m investment in exhibition and visitor spaces and accompanying tourism marketing. There were in excess of 10,000 visitors to the island during the month of August 2016. Spike Island was named top European tourist attraction at the 2017 World Travel Awards.

Desmond Castle(Opens in a new window)

Desmond Castle (Irish: Caisleán Deasmhumhan) is a tower house located in the town of Kinsale in County Cork, Ireland.

Places to stay in Kinsale

Giles Norman Gallery & Townhouse(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

Perryville House(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Inglenook(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Long Quay House(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

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