The average train between Balbriggan and Castlebar takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Balbriggan to Castlebar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Balbriggan and Castlebar. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balbriggan is at 5:04 PM which arrives into Castlebar at 9:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Connolly and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 23m • 2 changes


4h 21m • 2 changes


4h 24m • 2 changes


4h 57m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan station and arriving at Castlebar station via Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Balbriggan to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
Balbriggan to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlebar station.
The distance between Balbriggan and Castlebar is 206.7 km. The road distance is 283 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 55m.