There are 4 ways to get from Blarney Castle to Cong by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceanntbus 251
7h 14m€52–81Drive 223.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Blarney Castle to Congcar 223.4 km
2h 49m€40–57Train
- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Claremorristrain 804 / ...
8h 44m€52–76Bus via An Cheathrú Rua
- Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay 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
8h 10m€44–70
Blarney Castle to Cong by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blarney Castle to Cong is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Blarney Castle to Cong is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Blarney Castle to Cong. 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 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Blarney Castle to Cong. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Claremorris via Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Blarney Castle and Cong is 249 km. The road distance is 223.4 km.
The best way to get from Blarney Castle to Cong without a car is to bus which takes 7h 14m and costs €50 - €85.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Blarney Castle to Cong, including transfers.
Blarney Castle to Cong bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Blarney Castle to Cong train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Blarney Castle to Cong is to bus which takes 7h 14m and costs €50 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Blarney Castle, Ireland and Cong, IE-MO, 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 Cong via Blarney, St Patrick's Street, Summerhill N, Cork, Portlaoise, Portarlington, Claremorris, and Claremorris Stn in around 8h 44m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Portarlington to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–20
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Galway Ceannt to An Cheathrú Rua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–19
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–19
- Phone
- 091 842 384
- [email protected]
- Website
- TFI Local Link Galway
Bus from An Cheathrú Rua to Cong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- TFI Local Link Galway
- Leap / Contactless
- €2
- Adult Single
- €2
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from London City Airport into central London, French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, and Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Blarney Castle to Cong bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Blarney Castle to Cong train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blarney Castle to Cong is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Blarney Castle to Cong.
There are 119+ hotels available in Cong.