There are 5 ways to get from Athenry to Castlebar by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus via Galway Ceannt Station
best- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Castlebar52 / ...
3h 3m€13–19Train
- Take the train from Athenry to AthloneIc / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to CastlebarIc / ...
3h 14m€16–23Drive 83.5 km
- Drive from Athenry to Castlebar83.5 km
1h 6m€15–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athenry to Castlebar83.5 km
1h 6m€110–150Bus
- Take the bus from Galway, Bus Station to Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way52
3h 13m€18–26
Athenry to Castlebar by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athenry to Castlebar is to bus via Galway Ceannt Station which costs €13 - €20 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Athenry to Castlebar is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct train from Athenry to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Athenry and arriving at Castlebar via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Athenry and Castlebar is 111 km. The road distance is 83.5 km.
The best way to get from Athenry to Castlebar without a car is to bus via Galway Ceannt Station which takes 3h 3m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Athenry to Castlebar, including transfers.
Athenry to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athenry station.
The best way to get from Athenry to Castlebar is to bus via Galway Ceannt Station which takes 3h 3m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €16 - €24 and takes 3h 14m.
Athenry to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athenry to Castlebar is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Athenry to Castlebar.
What companies run services between Athenry, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Castlebar every 2 hours. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athenry to Castlebar via Athlone in around 3h 14m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Galway, Bus Station to Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- €110–150
Oran Cabs
- Phone
- +353 91 787 787
- Website
- orancabs.com
Loughrea Taxi
- Phone
- +353 87 944 1081
- Website
- loughreataxi.com
Ken's Kabs
- Phone
- +353 87 067 5050
Curley Cabs
- Phone
- +353 87 094 7322
Pro Cabs
- Phone
- +353 91 53 53 53
- Website
- procabs.ie
Gary Donnellan Bus & Taxi Hire
- Phone
- +353 93 67443
- Website
- garytaxi.ie
Galway Taxis
- Phone
- +353 91 561 111
- Website
- galwaytaxis.ie
Big O Taxis Galway
- Phone
- +353 91 585 858
- Website
- bigotaxis.com
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