The average train between Castelo Branco and Barcelos takes 7h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Castelo Branco to Barcelos. 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 Castelo Branco and Barcelos. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castelo Branco is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Barcelos at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Abrantes and take an average of 7h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Castelo Branco to Barcelos. However, there are services departing from Castelo Branco station and arriving at Barcelos station via Abrantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
Castelo Branco to Barcelos train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Castelo Branco station.
Castelo Branco to Barcelos train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Barcelos station.
Book your Castelo Branco to Barcelos train tickets online with Comboios de Portugal.
The distance between Castelo Branco and Barcelos is 212.5 km. The road distance is 402 km.
You can take a train from Castelo Branco to Barcelos via Abrantes, Entroncamento, and Porto Campanha in around 6h 45m.