The average train between Castlebar and Limerick takes 7h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Castlebar to Limerick. 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 4 times a day between Castlebar and Limerick. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlebar is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Limerick at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Athlone and take an average of 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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14h 17m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Castlebar to Limerick? 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 Limerick. However, there are services departing from Castlebar station and arriving at Limerick station via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
Castlebar to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick station.
The distance between Castlebar and Limerick is 140 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Castlebar to Limerick via Athlone and Athenry in around 5h 16m.