The average train between Limerick and Castlerea takes 6h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Limerick to Castlerea. 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 Castlerea. 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 Castlerea at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Athenry and take an average of 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Limerick station and arriving at Castlerea station via Athenry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
Limerick to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
Limerick to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlerea station.
The distance between Limerick and Castlerea is 122.8 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Limerick to Castlerea via Athenry and Athlone in around 4h 25m.