There are 4 ways to get from Cong to Kinsale 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 54m€53–84Train
cheapest- Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
8h 21m€44–66Drive 252.9 km
- Drive from Cong to Kinsalecar 252.9 km
3h 11m€44–63Bus 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 24m€46–68
Cong to Kinsale by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cong to Kinsale is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Cong to Kinsale is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cong to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Cong and arriving at Kinsale via Headford, Galway Coach Stn and Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Cong to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Cork via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
The distance between Cong and Kinsale is 268 km. The road distance is 252.9 km.
The best way to get from Cong to Kinsale without a car is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs €50 - €85.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Cong to Kinsale, including transfers.
Cong to Kinsale bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.
Cong to Kinsale train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Claremorris station.
The best way to get from Cong to Kinsale is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs €50 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between Cong, IE-MO, Ireland and Kinsale, 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 bus from Cong to Kinsale via Claremorris Stn, Claremorris, Portarlington, Portlaoise, Cork, and Cork Kent Stn in around 8h 21m.
- 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 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €14–20
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More Questions & Answers
Cong to Kinsale bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Cong to Kinsale train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cong to Kinsale is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Cong to Kinsale.
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