The average bus between Castlebar and Bandon takes 7h 6m and the fastest bus takes 6h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Castlebar to Bandon. 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 every 4 hours between Castlebar and Bandon. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlebar is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Bandon at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at ATU Galway and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Castlebar to Bandon? 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 Castlebar to Bandon. However, there are services departing from Castlebar station and arriving at Bandon station via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
Castlebar to Bandon bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Bandon bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Cork Andersn's Quay station.
The distance between Castlebar and Bandon is 237.7 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a bus from Castlebar to Bandon via ATU Galway, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Bus Stn in around 6h 30m.