The average train between Limerick Junction and Castlebar takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Limerick Junction 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 Limerick Junction and Castlebar. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick Junction is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Castlebar at 10:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 19m • 2 changes

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12h 40m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Limerick Junction 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 Limerick Junction to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Limerick Junction station and arriving at Castlebar station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Limerick Junction to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick Junction station.
Limerick Junction to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlebar station.
The distance between Limerick Junction and Castlebar is 167.7 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a train from Limerick Junction to Castlebar via Portarlington and Athlone in around 4h 53m.