There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Cong by train, bus, or car
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Dublin to Cong by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Cong is to train which costs €20 - €29 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Cong is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Cong. However, there are services departing from Crampton Quay and arriving at Cong via Claremorris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin to Cong. However, there are services departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Claremorris via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Dublin and Cong is 255 km. The road distance is 226.1 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Cong without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €20 - €29.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Dublin to Cong, including transfers.
Dublin to Cong bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dublin to Cong train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Cong is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs €20 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €30 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Cong, IE-MO, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Claremorris every 4 hours. Tickets cost €19–27 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorris every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
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
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin to Cong bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Claremorris station.
Dublin to Cong train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Claremorris station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Cong is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Dublin to Cong.
There are 120+ hotels available in Cong.