The average train between Castlebar and Belfast takes 7h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Castlebar to Belfast. 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 Belfast. 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 Belfast at 7:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Castlebar station and arriving at Belfast station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
Castlebar to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
The distance between Castlebar and Belfast is 234.1 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Castlebar to Belfast Great Central via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, and Dublin Connolly in around 6h 12m.