There are 5 ways to get from Athenry to Castlerea by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Athenry to AthloneIc / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to CastlereaRe / ...
2h 25m€12–17Drive 63.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Athenry to Castlerea63.9 km
1h 2m€11–16Train, bus
- Take the train from Athenry to BallinasloeIc / ...
- Take the bus from Ballinasloe Station to Castlerea546
2h 37mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Athenry to Castlerea63.9 km
1h 2m€90–110Bus
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Castlerea429
3h 11m€13–19
Athenry to Castlerea by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athenry to Castlerea is to drive which costs €10 - €16 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Athenry to Castlerea is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs €10 - €16.
No, there is no direct train from Athenry to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Athenry and arriving at Castlerea via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Athenry and Castlerea is 114 km. The road distance is 63.9 km.
The best way to get from Athenry to Castlerea without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €12 - €18.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Athenry to Castlerea, including transfers.
Athenry to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athenry station.
The best way to get from Athenry to Castlerea is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs €12 - €18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €20 and takes 3h 11m.
Athenry to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athenry to Castlerea is 64 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Athenry to Castlerea.
What companies run services between Athenry, Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athenry to Castlerea via Athlone in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Castlerea 4 times a week. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 1h 53m.
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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 Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athenry to Ballinasloe
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–6
- Phone
- 091 842384
- galway@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkgalway.ie
Bus from Ballinasloe Station to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.locallinkgalway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- €90–110
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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