The average train between Castlebar and Northern Ireland takes 7h 41m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Castlebar to Northern Ireland. 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 5 times a day between Castlebar and Northern Ireland. 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 Northern Ireland at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Castlebar to Northern Ireland? 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 Northern Ireland. However, there are services departing from Castlebar station and arriving at Northern Ireland station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
Castlebar to Northern Ireland train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Northern Ireland train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
The distance between Castlebar and Northern Ireland is 172.3 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.