The average train between Limerick Junction and Castlebar takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. 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 5 times a day between Limerick Junction and Castlebar. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick Junction is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Castlebar at 11:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Portlaoise and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 58m • 3 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 Portlaoise station and Athlone station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
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 207 km.
You can take a train from Limerick Junction to Castlebar via Portlaoise, Portarlington, and Athlone in around 4h 59m.