The average train between Portrush and Castlebar takes 9h 57m and the fastest train takes 7h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Portrush 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 3 times a day between Portrush and Castlebar. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portrush is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Castlebar at 3:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Coleraine and take an average of 9h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




7h 38m • 4 changes




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8h 21m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Portrush to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Portrush station and arriving at Castlebar station via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
Portrush to Castlebar train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
Portrush to Castlebar train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Castlebar station.
The distance between Portrush and Castlebar is 227.1 km. The road distance is 536 km.
You can take a train from Portrush to Castlebar via Coleraine, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 18m.