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

The cheapest way to get from Downpatrick to Kinsale is to train which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 52m.

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 Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport Zone 10 and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from Downpatrick to Kinsale?

The distance between Downpatrick and Kinsale is 514 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 52m and costs €40 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m 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 Station Stand 11.

Train, bus or fly from Downpatrick to Kinsale?

The best way to get from Downpatrick to Kinsale is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €45 - €190 and takes 8h 57m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €260 and takes 8h 9m.

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 308+ 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 Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
8h 52m
€44–67
Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
8h 57m
€46–181
Drive 415.8 km
1. Drive from Downpatrick to Kinsalecar 415.8 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)plane BHD - ORK
8h 9m
€77–260
Bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
10h 42m
€48–188
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane DUB - ORK
8h 31m
€73–363
Line 215 bus to Belfast International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Belfast Bedford Streetbus
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BFS - ORK
8h 6m

Downpatrick to Kinsale by bus, train, and tram

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8h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 514.2 km
Duration: 8h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Church Street to Kinsale via Grand Central Station Stand 21, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Cork, and Cork Kent Station in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Kinsale via Grand Central Station Stand 21, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, Dublin Airport Zone 10, Cork Alfred Street, and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay in around 8h 57m.

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