The average train between Castlebar and Portrush takes 9h 59m and the fastest train takes 7h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Castlebar to Portrush. 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 Portrush. 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 Portrush at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Heuston and take an average of 9h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Castlebar station and arriving at Portrush station via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
Castlebar to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Portrush train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Coleraine station.
The distance between Castlebar and Portrush is 227.1 km. The road distance is 536 km.
You can take a train from Castlebar to Portrush via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, George's Dock, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, and Coleraine in around 9h 16m.