The average train between Castlebar and Athy takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Castlebar to Athy. 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 Castlebar and Athy. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlebar is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Athy at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 16m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Castlebar to Athy? 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 Castlebar to Athy. However, there are services departing from Castlebar station and arriving at Athy station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
Castlebar to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Athy train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
The distance between Castlebar and Athy is 181 km. The road distance is 221 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Castlebar to Portarlington every 3 hours. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 24m.