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How to get fromKinsale to Belfastby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kinsale to Belfast by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train 205 / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain train Dublin Connolly - Belfast Great Central
    7h 21m
    £39–57

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20bus bus 704x
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus 705x
    7h 34m
    £35–49

  3. Drive 266.8 mi

    1. Drive from Kinsale to Belfastcar car 266.8 mi
    4h 42m
    £66–95

  4. Fly Cork Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane ORK - BHD
    5h 55m
    £67–189

  5. Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Zone 10bus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    7h 55m

  6. Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane KIR - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus
    8h 7m
    £52–121

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

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Kinsale to Belfast Great Central via Cork Kent Station, Cork, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kinsale to Europa Bus Centre via Cork Saint Patrick's Quay, Cork Alfred Street, and Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 in around 7h 34m.

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