There are 4 ways to get from Kinsale 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 38m€54–84Drive 252.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Kinsale to Ashford Castlecar 252.8 km
3h 15m€43–62Train
- Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain 810 / ...
9h 2m€46–68Bus 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 56m€47–66
Kinsale to Ashford Castle by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kinsale to Ashford Castle is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kinsale to Ashford Castle is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Kinsale to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Kinsale and arriving at Cong via Cork Andersn's Quay, Galway Ceannt and Headford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Kinsale to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Cork and arriving at Claremorris via Portlaoise, Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
The distance between Kinsale and Ashford Castle is 269 km. The road distance is 252.8 km.
The best way to get from Kinsale to Ashford Castle without a car is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs €50 - €85.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Kinsale to Ashford Castle, including transfers.
Kinsale to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Andersn's Quay station.
Kinsale to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
The best way to get from Kinsale to Ashford Castle is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs €50 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 9h 2m.
What companies run services between Kinsale, 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 bus from Kinsale to Ashford Castle via Cork Kent Stn, Cork, Portlaoise, Portarlington, Athlone, Claremorris, Claremorris Stn, and Cong in around 9h 2m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
- 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
Kinsale to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Kinsale to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kinsale to Ashford Castle is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Kinsale to Ashford Castle.
There are 131+ hotels available in Ashford Castle.