The average train between Castlebar and Limerick Junction takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Castlebar to Limerick Junction. 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 Junction. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castlebar is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Limerick Junction at 9:58 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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Want to know about travelling from Castlebar to Limerick Junction? 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 Junction. However, there are services departing from Castlebar station and arriving at Limerick Junction station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
Castlebar to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Limerick Junction station.
The distance between Castlebar and Limerick Junction is 167.7 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a train from Castlebar to Limerick Junction via Portarlington and Portlaoise in around 5h 10m.