There are 4 ways to get from Ashford Castle to Blarney Castle by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
6h 50m€51–82Drive 225.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Ashford Castle to Blarney Castlecar 225.3 km
2h 56m€39–56Train
- Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
8h 8m€51–77Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Cong to An Cheathrú Ruabus 431
- Take the bus from An Cheathrú Rua to Galway Ceanntbus 424
- Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
9h 19m€50–73
Ashford Castle to Blarney Castle by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ashford Castle to Blarney Castle is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Ashford Castle to Blarney Castle is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashford Castle to Blarney Castle. However, there are services departing from Cong and arriving at Blarney via Headford, Galway Coach Stn and St Patrick's Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Ashford Castle to Blarney Castle. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Cork via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Ashford Castle and Blarney Castle is 250 km. The road distance is 225.3 km.
The best way to get from Ashford Castle to Blarney Castle without a car is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs €50 - €85.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Ashford Castle to Blarney Castle, including transfers.
Ashford Castle to Blarney Castle bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Ashford Castle to Blarney Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Claremorris station.
The best way to get from Ashford Castle to Blarney Castle is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs €50 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between Ashford Castle, Ireland and Blarney Castle, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 3h. Expressway (Bus Éireann) also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ashford Castle to Blarney Castle via Cong, Claremorris Stn, Claremorris, Portarlington, Portlaoise, Cork, Summerhill N, St Patrick's Street, and Blarney in around 8h 8m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Claremorris to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–20
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- 091 842384
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkgalway.ie
Bus from Cong to An Cheathrú Rua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- https://www.locallinkgalway.ie/
- Leap / Contactless
- €2
- Adult Single
- €2
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from An Cheathrú Rua to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
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More Questions & Answers
Ashford Castle to Blarney Castle bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Ashford Castle to Blarney Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ashford Castle to Blarney Castle is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Ashford Castle to Blarney Castle.
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