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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Kinsale is to ferry and bus via Holyhead which costs €65 - €90 and takes 9h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Kinsale is to train and fly which takes 7h 28m and costs €70 - €230.

How far is it from Holyhead to Kinsale?

The distance between Holyhead and Kinsale is 384 km.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Kinsale without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 11m and costs €90 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Holyhead to Kinsale, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kinsale?

There are 275+ hotels available in Kinsale.

Holyhead to Kinsale - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Kinsale by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus 704x
8h 11m
€92–132
Ferry, bus via Holyhead
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
9h 59m
€69–88
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
8h 44m
€93–137
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
7h 28m
€73–229

Holyhead to Kinsale by ferry, foot, and bus

26Weekly Services

8h 11mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holyhead to Kinsale.

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Distance: 384.1 km
Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Kinsale, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Kinsale. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Castleforbes Road, take the bus to Burgh Quay, walk to Aston Quay, take the bus to Cork Alfred Street, walk to Cork Saint Patrick's Quay, then take the bus to Kinsale. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Kinsale via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Cork, and Cork Kent Station in around 8h 44m.

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