There are 4 ways to get from Ashford Castle to Newbridge by bus, train, or car
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Line 431 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cong to Claremorris Stnbus 431
- Take the train from Claremorris to Newbridgetrain special train
4h 15m€17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Claremorris to Airport Zone 11bus 721
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Bad Lippspringe Waybus 726
6h 55m€27–40Drive 198.1 km
- Drive from Ashford Castle to Newbridgecar 198.1 km
2h 57m€35–50Train
- Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
4h 37m€17–27
Ashford Castle to Newbridge by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ashford Castle to Newbridge is to line 431 bus and train which costs €17 - €24 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Ashford Castle to Newbridge is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashford Castle to Newbridge. However, there are services departing from Cong and arriving at Bad Lippspringe Way via Claremorris and Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Ashford Castle to Newbridge. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Newbridge via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Ashford Castle and Newbridge is 215 km. The road distance is 198.1 km.
The best way to get from Ashford Castle to Newbridge without a car is to line 431 bus and train which takes 4h 15m and costs €17 - €24.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Ashford Castle to Newbridge, including transfers.
Ashford Castle to Newbridge bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Claremorris station.
Ashford Castle to Newbridge train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Claremorris station.
The best way to get from Ashford Castle to Newbridge is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €27 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Ashford Castle, Ireland and Newbridge, IE-KE, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Ashford Castle to Bad Lippspringe Way via Cong, Claremorris, Airport Zone 11, and Airport Zone 16 in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Claremorris to Portarlington every 3 hours. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 2h 4m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Claremorris to Newbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–22
Train from Claremorris to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–20
- Phone
- 091 842384
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Galway
Bus from Cong to Claremorris Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- TFI Local Link Galway
- Leap / Contactless
- €2
- Adult Single
- €2
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Booking & Getting There
Ashford Castle to Newbridge bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Airport Zone 11 station.
Ashford Castle to Newbridge train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ashford Castle to Newbridge is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Ashford Castle to Newbridge.
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