The average train between Laytown and Castlebar takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Laytown 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 Laytown and Castlebar. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Laytown is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Castlebar at 4:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Tara Street and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 42m • 2 changes


4h 31m • 2 changes


4h 34m • 2 changes


5h 7m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Laytown to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Laytown station and arriving at Castlebar station via Tara Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Laytown to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Laytown station.
Laytown to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlebar station.
The distance between Laytown and Castlebar is 201.9 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Laytown to Castlebar via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 11m.