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

The cheapest way to get from Cong to Kinsale is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cong to Kinsale is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Cong and Kinsale?

No, there is no direct bus from Cong to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Cong and arriving at Kinsale via Headford, Galway Coach Stn and Cork Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Cong and Kinsale?

No, there is no direct train from Cong to Kinsale. However, there are services departing from Claremorris and arriving at Cork via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Cong to Kinsale?

The distance between Cong and Kinsale is 268 km. The road distance is 252.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cong to Kinsale without a car is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs €50 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Cong to Kinsale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cong to Kinsale bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cong to Kinsale train from?

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

Train or bus from Cong to Kinsale?

The best way to get from Cong to Kinsale is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs €50 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 22m.

Where does the Cong to Kinsale bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cong to Kinsale train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cong to Kinsale?

Yes, the driving distance between Cong to Kinsale is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Cong to Kinsale.

Where can I stay near Kinsale?

There are 332+ hotels available in Kinsale.

Cong to Kinsale - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cong to Kinsale 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
7h 1m
€53–84
Drive 252.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cong to Kinsalecar 252.9 km
3h 11m
€43–62
Train
1. Take the train from Claremorris to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
8h 22m
€44–66
Bus via Limerick
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 Henry Streetbus 251
4. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 251
9h 25m
€46–68

Cong to Kinsale by bus

21Weekly Buses

7h 1mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 267.5 km
Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Cong, IE-MO, Ireland and Kinsale, 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 Kinsale via Claremorris Stn, Claremorris, Portarlington, Portlaoise, Cork, and Cork Kent Stn in around 8h 22m.

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