The average train between Cobh and Castlebar takes 9h 49m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. 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 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cobh is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Castlebar at 10:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork and take an average of 9h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



7h 15m • 3 changes


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16h 12m • 3 changes


6h 10m • 3 changes


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11h 12m • 3 changesWant 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 Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
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, Portarlington, and Athlone in around 7h 17m.