There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Ashford Castle by train, bus, or car
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Dublin to Ashford Castle by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Ashford Castle is to train which costs €20 - €29 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Ashford Castle is to drive which takes 3h and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Crampton Quay and arriving at Cong via Claremorris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Claremorris via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Dublin and Ashford Castle is 256 km. The road distance is 226.6 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Ashford Castle without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €20 - €29.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Dublin to Ashford Castle, including transfers.
Dublin to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dublin to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Ashford Castle is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €20 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €30 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Ashford Castle, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorris every 4 hours. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorris every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €19–27
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Claremorris station.
Dublin to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Claremorris station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Ashford Castle is 227 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Dublin to Ashford Castle.
There are 127+ hotels available in Ashford Castle.