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How to get fromDownpatrick to Kinsaleby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    8h 15m
    €59–87

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Stbus bus 707
    9h 10m
    €36–179

  3. Drive  415.8 km

    1. Drive from Downpatrick to Kinsalecar car 415.8 km
    4h 42m
    €76–110

  4. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHD - ORK
    7h 36m
    €98–303

  5. Bus via Roughal Park

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus bus 785
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Cork Alfred Stbus bus 704x
    9h 29m
    €48–171

  6. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane DUB - ORK
    8h 49m
    €74–370

  7. Fly from Belfast International Airport

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BFS - ORK
    8h 33m
    €90–255

Downpatrick to Kinsale by bus, train, and tram

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 514.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Church Street to Kinsale via Stand 22, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Cork, and Kent Station in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Kinsale via Stand 22, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 10, Cork Alfred St, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 9h 10m.

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