By Air:
Cork Airport (ORK) is approximately 20-22 km from Kinsale. A taxi ride typically takes about 20-21 minutes and costs €30-€42.
Getting There and Away
The closest major transport hubs to Kinsale are Cork Airport (ORK) and Cork City, which hosts Cork Kent train station and several bus stations. Kinsale itself primarily relies on bus services for public transport, with its main bus stop located in the town's central car park.
By Bus from Cork Airport:
Bus Éireann's Route 226 offers direct services, taking around 25-27 minutes at a cost of €5-€8. Services operate frequently, generally every 30 minutes to hourly.
By Bus from Cork City:
Regular bus services, including Bus Éireann (Route 226) and West Cork Connect, run between Cork City and Kinsale. The journey usually takes between 45-50 minutes and tickets cost €5-€9.
By Train (via Cork Kent Station):
While Kinsale does not have an active train station, Cork Kent Station is the nearest rail hub. From Cork Kent Station, travellers can take the Bus Éireann 226 service to Kinsale.
By Car:
Driving from Cork City to Kinsale takes approximately 24-25 minutes, covering a distance of about 25-29 km. Car rentals are available from Cork Airport and within Kinsale, with daily rates starting from approximately $30-$35 (€28-€32).
By Taxi from Cork City:
A taxi ride from Cork to Kinsale typically lasts about 24-25 minutes, with fares ranging from €40-€50.
From Dublin:
Travellers can take a train from Dublin Heuston to Cork Kent Station, followed by a bus to Kinsale, with a total travel time of about 3 hours 50 minutes and costs between €28-€40. Alternatively, a direct bus from Dublin to Cork City, followed by a transfer to a Kinsale bus, takes approximately 4 hours 5 minutes and costs €24-€40.
