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

The cheapest way to get from Downpatrick to Kinsale is to bus via Dublin which costs €40 - €60 and takes 10h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Downpatrick to Kinsale is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Downpatrick and Kinsale?

No, there is no direct bus from Downpatrick to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Kinsale via Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Dublin Airport Zone 10 and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Downpatrick to Kinsale?

The distance between Downpatrick and Kinsale is 512 km. The road distance is 415.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Downpatrick to Kinsale without a car is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs €45 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Downpatrick to Kinsale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Downpatrick to Kinsale bus from?

Downpatrick to Kinsale bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 station.

Train, bus or fly from Downpatrick to Kinsale?

The best way to get from Downpatrick to Kinsale is to train which takes 8h 33m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 6m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €220 and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Downpatrick to Kinsale bus arrive?

Downpatrick to Kinsale bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.

Can I drive from Downpatrick to Kinsale?

Yes, the driving distance between Downpatrick to Kinsale is 416 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Downpatrick to Kinsale.

Where can I stay near Kinsale?

There are 271+ hotels available in Kinsale.

Downpatrick to Kinsale - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Downpatrick to Kinsale by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connolly1_Gc->Dn
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Cork208 / ...
8h 33m
€47–72
Bus via Dublin
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel705x
2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Anderson's Quay600
10h 38m
€43–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Street707
9h 6m
Drive 415.8 km
1. Drive from Downpatrick to Kinsale415.8 km
4h 43m
€73–105
Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)BHD - ORK
8h 1m
€88–211
Bus, bus to Dublin Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Downpatrick Bus Station to Newry Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)DUB - ORK
8h 25m
Line 215 bus to Belfast International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Grand Central Station Stand 21
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cork Airport (ORK)BFS - ORK
8h 27m

Downpatrick to Kinsale by bus, foot, train, and tram

99Weekly Services

8h 33mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 511.5 km
Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Downpatrick, Northern Ireland and Kinsale, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Church Street to Kinsale via Bedford Street, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Cork, Summerhill North, MacCurtain Street, and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Kinsale via Grand Central Station Stand 21, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, Dublin Airport Zone 10, Cork Alfred Street, and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay in around 9h 6m.

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