There are 3 ways to get from Athlone to Castlebar by train, bus, or car
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Athlone to Castlebar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Castlebar is to train which costs €10 - €15 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Castlebar is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs €10 - €15.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Athlone Station station and arriving at Castlebar. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Athlone and arriving at Castlebar. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Athlone and Castlebar is 116 km. The road distance is 111.8 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Castlebar without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs €10 - €15.
The train from Athlone to Castlebar takes 1h 28m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Athlone to Castlebar bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Station.
Athlone to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Castlebar is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs €10 - €15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €25 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Athlone to Castlebar every 4 hours. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Athlone Station to Castlebar 4 times a day. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 3h 12m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
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 Athlone Station to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Athlone to Castlebar bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Castlebar station.
Athlone to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlebar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Castlebar is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Athlone to Castlebar.
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