What is the cheapest way to get from Donegal to Kinsale?

The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Kinsale is to bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs €50 - €75 and takes 9h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Donegal to Kinsale?

The fastest way to get from Donegal to Kinsale is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Donegal and Kinsale?

No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Kinsale via Galway Coach Station and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Donegal to Kinsale?

The distance between Donegal and Kinsale is 434 km. The road distance is 399.8 km.

How do I travel from Donegal to Kinsale without a car?

The best way to get from Donegal to Kinsale without a car is to bus via Galway which takes 8h 25m and costs €45 - €80.

How long does it take to get from Donegal to Kinsale?

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Donegal to Kinsale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Donegal to Kinsale bus from?

Donegal to Kinsale bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.

Where does the Donegal to Kinsale bus arrive?

Donegal to Kinsale bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Galway Ceannt Station.

Can I drive from Donegal to Kinsale?

Yes, the driving distance between Donegal to Kinsale is 400 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Donegal to Kinsale.

Where can I stay near Kinsale?

There are 282+ hotels available in Kinsale.

Donegal to Kinsale - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Donegal to Kinsale by bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Galway
best
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 64
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 251
8h 25m
€48–77
Drive 399.8 km
1. Drive from Donegal to Kinsalecar 399.8 km
4h 55m
€67–96
Bus
1. Take the bus from Donegal to ATU Galwaybus 964
2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 251
8h 39m
Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 30
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Cork Alfred Streetbus 704x
9h 4m
€51–71
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Busárasbus 30
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
9h 18m
€56–83

Donegal to Kinsale by bus

34Weekly Buses

8h 25mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Donegal to Kinsale.

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Distance: 433.5 km
Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Kinsale, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Donegal to Kinsale via Galway Ceannt Station, Galway Coach Station, Cork Anderson's Quay, and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay in around 8h 25m.

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