The average train between Cobh and Castlebar takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Cobh to Castlebar. 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 twice daily between Cobh and Castlebar. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cobh is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Castlebar at 4:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Cork and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Cobh to Castlebar? 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 Cobh to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Cobh station and arriving at Castlebar station via Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
Cobh to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Cobh to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlebar station.
The distance between Cobh and Castlebar is 233.1 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Cobh to Castlebar via Cork, Portlaoise, and Portarlington in around 7h 11m.
