There are 4 ways to get from Ballyfin to Ashford Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain Re / ...
5h 42m€33–47Line 7092 bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Ballyfin to Tullamorebus 7092
- Take the train from Tullamore to Claremorristrain Re / ...
6h 24m€14–33Drive 165.2 km
- Drive from Ballyfin to Ashford Castlecar 165.2 km
2h 21m€29–42Line 7092 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Ballyfin to Tullamorebus 7092
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Claremorrisbus 440
7h 50m€34–54
Ballyfin to Ashford Castle by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ballyfin to Ashford Castle is to line 7092 bus and train which costs €14 - €35 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Ballyfin to Ashford Castle is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballyfin to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Ballyfin and arriving at Cong via Tullamore, Athlone Stn and Claremorris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballyfin to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Portlaoise and arriving at Claremorris via Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Ballyfin and Ashford Castle is 213 km. The road distance is 165.2 km.
The best way to get from Ballyfin to Ashford Castle without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Ballyfin to Ashford Castle, including transfers.
Ballyfin to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Ballyfin station.
Ballyfin to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Portarlington station.
The best way to get from Ballyfin to Ashford Castle is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can line 7092 bus and bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Ballyfin, IE-LS, Ireland and Ashford Castle, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Ballyfin to Ashford Castle via Portlaoise, Portarlington, Athlone, Claremorris, Claremorris, and Cong in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballyfin to Ashford Castle via Tullamore, Tullamore, Athlone Stn, Claremorris, and Cong in around 7h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Tullamore to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Ballyfin to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €1–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
Bus from Ballyfin to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €1–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
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Booking & Getting There
Ballyfin to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Tullamore station.
Ballyfin to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballyfin to Ashford Castle is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Ballyfin to Ashford Castle.
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