There are 4 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Ashford Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorristrain 804 / ...
7h 57m€42–60Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Claremorrisbus 721
8h 34m€25–155Drive 292.2 km
- Drive from Belfast to Ashford Castlecar 292.2 km
3h 55m€54–78Train, bus
- Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
- Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Claremorrisbus 64
9h 19m€49–71
Northern Ireland to Ashford Castle by train, tram, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Ashford Castle is to bus which costs €25 - €160 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Ashford Castle is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland station to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 11 and arriving at Cong via Airport Zone 11 and Claremorris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Northern Ireland to Ashford Castle. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Claremorris via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
The distance between Northern Ireland and Ashford Castle is 439 km. The road distance is 292.2 km.
The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Ashford Castle without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Northern Ireland to Ashford Castle, including transfers.
Northern Ireland to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Northern Ireland to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Ashford Castle is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €160 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Ashford Castle, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Ashford Castle via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Claremorris, Claremorris Stn, and Cong in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Ashford Castle via Dublin Airport T2, Airport Zone 11, Claremorris, and Cong in around 8h 34m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €19–27
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- €4
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–130
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Airport Zone 11 to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Derry Bus Station to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Northern Ireland to Ashford Castle bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Northern Ireland to Ashford Castle train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northern Ireland to Ashford Castle is 292 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Northern Ireland to Ashford Castle.
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