The average bus between Oughterard and Cong takes 5h 30m and the fastest bus takes 2h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oughterard to Cong. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Oughterard and Cong. The earliest departure is at 10:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oughterard is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Cong at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Galway Coach Stn and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Oughterard to Cong? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Oughterard to Cong. However, there are services departing from Oughterard station and arriving at Cong station via Galway Coach Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Oughterard to Cong bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Oughterard station.
Oughterard to Cong bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Cong station.
The distance between Oughterard and Cong is 12.7 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a bus from Oughterard to Cong via Galway Coach Stn, Galway Ceannt, and Headford in around 3h 34m.