The average train between Limerick and Castlebar takes 7h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Limerick 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 4 times a day between Limerick and Castlebar. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Limerick is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Castlebar at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Athenry and take an average of 7h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Limerick station and arriving at Castlebar station via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
Limerick to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
Limerick to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlebar station.
The distance between Limerick and Castlebar is 140 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Limerick to Castlebar via Athenry and Athlone in around 5h 16m.