The average train between Ballinlough and Castlerea takes 6h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Ballinlough to Castlerea. 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 twice daily between Ballinlough and Castlerea. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballinlough is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Castlerea at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 27m • 2 changes

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6h 15m • 2 changesArrives next day


13h 23m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ballinlough to Castlerea? 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 train from Ballinlough to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Ballinlough station and arriving at Castlerea station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
Ballinlough to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Ballinlough to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlerea station.
The distance between Ballinlough and Castlerea is 208.9 km. The road distance is 317 km.
You can take a train from Cork to Castlerea via Portarlington and Athlone in around 5h 3m.