What is the cheapest way to get from Cong to Cork?

The cheapest way to get from Cong to Cork is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cong to Cork?

The fastest way to get from Cong to Cork is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Cong and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Cong to Cork. However, there are services departing from Cong and arriving at Cork Andersn's Quay via Headford and Galway Coach Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Cong and Cork?

No, there is no direct train from Cong to Cork. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Cork via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Cong to Cork?

The distance between Cong and Cork is 237 km. The road distance is 228.7 km.

How do I travel from Cong to Cork without a car?

The best way to get from Cong to Cork without a car is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs €40 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Cong to Cork?

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Cong to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cong to Cork bus from?

Cong to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Stn station.

Where do I catch the Cong to Cork train from?

Cong to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Claremorris station.

Train or bus from Cong to Cork?

The best way to get from Cong to Cork is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Cong to Cork bus arrive?

Cong to Cork bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Cork Andersn's Quay station.

Where does the Cong to Cork train arrive?

Cong to Cork train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.

Can I drive from Cong to Cork?

Yes, the driving distance between Cong to Cork is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Cong to Cork.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 317+ hotels available in Cork.

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There are 4 ways to get from Cong to Cork by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
5h 34m
€41–67
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
6h 46m
€32–49
Drive 228.7 km
1. Drive from Cong to Corkcar 228.7 km
2h 48m
€40–58
Bus via An Cheathrú Rua
1. Take the bus from Cong to An Cheathrú Ruabus 431
2. Take the bus from An Cheathrú Rua to Galway Ceanntbus 424
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
6h 37m
€33–57

Cong to Cork by bus

21Weekly Buses

5h 34mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 237.1 km
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Cong, IE-MO, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?

Citylink operates a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Cork Andersn's Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 3h. Expressway (Bus Éireann) also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cong to Cork via Claremorris Stn, Claremorris, Portarlington, and Portlaoise in around 6h 46m.

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