There are 5 ways to get from Mullingar (Station) to Cong by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train, line 431 bus
best- Take the bus from Austin Friars Street to Athlone Stnbus 190
- Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Claremorris Stn to Congbus 431
4h 54m€14–24Train
- Take the train from Mullingar to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorristrain 804 / ...
6h 45m€29–42Drive 147.6 km
- Drive from Mullingar (Station) to Congcar 147.6 km
2h 19m€26–38Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mullingar Stn to Athlone Stnbus 819
- Take the train from Athlone to Claremorristrain Re / ...
5h 13m€25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Austin Friars Street to Athlone Stnbus 190
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Claremorrisbus 440
5h 24m€25–38
Mullingar (Station) to Cong by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mullingar (Station) to Cong is to bus and train and line 431 bus which costs €14 - €24 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Mullingar (Station) to Cong is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Mullingar (Station) to Cong. However, there are services departing from Austin Friars Street and arriving at Cong via Athlone Stn and Claremorris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Mullingar (Station) to Cong. However, there are services departing from Mullingar and arriving at Claremorris via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Mullingar (Station) and Cong is 177 km. The road distance is 147.6 km.
The best way to get from Mullingar (Station) to Cong without a car is to bus and train and line 431 bus which takes 4h 54m and costs €14 - €24.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Mullingar (Station) to Cong, including transfers.
Mullingar (Station) to Cong bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Austin Friars Street station.
Mullingar (Station) to Cong train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Mullingar station.
The best way to get from Mullingar (Station) to Cong is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Mullingar (Station), Ireland and Cong, IE-MO, Ireland?
You can take a train from Mullingar to Cong via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Claremorris, and Claremorris in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Mullingar (Station) to Cong via Austin Friars Street, Athlone Stn, and Claremorris in around 5h 24m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
Train from Mullingar to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
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
Train from Athlone to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Austin Friars Street to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Mullingar Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–22
Bus from Austin Friars Street to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
Bus from Athlone Stn to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–27
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Booking & Getting There
Mullingar (Station) to Cong bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Mullingar (Station) to Cong train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mullingar (Station) to Cong is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Mullingar (Station) to Cong.
There are 124+ hotels available in Cong.