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

The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Kinsale is to train and bus which costs €60 - €210 and takes 12h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portrush to Kinsale is to drive which takes 6h 9m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Portrush and Kinsale?

No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Kinsale via Coleraine Buscentre, Europa Bus Centre, Crampton Quay and Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

How far is it from Portrush to Kinsale?

The distance between Portrush and Kinsale is 577 km. The road distance is 476.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Portrush to Kinsale without a car is to train and bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 10h 36m and costs €65 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 10h 36m to get from Portrush to Kinsale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portrush to Kinsale bus from?

Portrush to Kinsale bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.

Train, bus or fly from Portrush to Kinsale?

The best way to get from Portrush to Kinsale is to bus which takes 11h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €65 - €330 and takes 8h 59m, you could also train, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 11h 48m.

Where does the Portrush to Kinsale bus arrive?

Portrush to Kinsale bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street station.

Can I drive from Portrush to Kinsale?

Yes, the driving distance between Portrush to Kinsale is 477 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Portrush to Kinsale.

Where can I stay near Kinsale?

There are 317+ hotels available in Kinsale.

Portrush to Kinsale - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Portrush to Kinsale by train, bus, car, 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.

Train, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
10h 36m
€67–224
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Kildaretrain 230 / ...
4. Take the train from Kildare to Corktrain 224
11h 48m
€62–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Streetbus 218
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
11h 20m
Drive 476.9 km
1. Drive from Portrush to Kinsalecar 476.9 km
6h 9m
€84–121
Fly from City Of Derry Airport
1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LDY - ORK
8h 59m
€65–326
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
12h 8m
€63–209
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BHD - ORK
9h 33m
€96–278
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane BFS - ORK
8h 43m
€76–230

Portrush to Kinsale by train and bus

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10h 36mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 577 km
Duration: 10h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Kinsale via Coleraine Buscentre, High Street, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, Crampton Quay, Cork Alfred St, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 11h 20m. Alternatively, Loganair, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Cork Airport (ORK) 5 times a day.

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