There are 4 ways to get from Blarney Castle to Ashford Castle by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
7h 29m€52–81Drive 223.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Blarney Castle to Ashford Castlecar 223.8 km
2h 53m€38–55Train
- Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorristrain 804 / ...
9h 9m€62–91Bus via Limerick
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to An Cheathrú Ruabus 424
- Take the bus from An Cheathrú Rua to Congbus 431
9h 52m€51–71
Blarney Castle to Ashford Castle by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blarney Castle to Ashford Castle is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Blarney Castle to Ashford Castle is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Blarney Castle to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Blarney and arriving at Cong via Cork Andersn's Quay, Galway Ceannt and Headford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Blarney Castle to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Claremorris via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
The distance between Blarney Castle and Ashford Castle is 250 km. The road distance is 223.8 km.
The best way to get from Blarney Castle to Ashford Castle without a car is to bus which takes 7h 29m and costs €50 - €85.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Blarney Castle to Ashford Castle, including transfers.
Blarney Castle to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Blarney Castle to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Blarney Castle to Ashford Castle is to bus which takes 7h 29m and costs €50 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 9h 9m.
What companies run services between Blarney Castle, Ireland and Ashford Castle, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Expressway (Bus Éireann) also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Blarney Castle to Ashford Castle via Blarney, St Patrick's Street, Summerhill N, Cork, Dublin Heuston, Claremorris, Claremorris Stn, and Cong in around 9h 9m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
Train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €19–27
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Galway Ceannt to An Cheathrú Rua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–19
- Phone
- 091 842384
- [email protected]
- Website
- locallinkgalway.ie
Bus from An Cheathrú Rua to Cong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- https://www.locallinkgalway.ie/
- Leap / Contactless
- €2
- Adult Single
- €2
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More Questions & Answers
Blarney Castle to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Blarney Castle to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blarney Castle to Ashford Castle is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Blarney Castle to Ashford Castle.
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