There are 4 ways to get from Athy to Castlebar by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kildare to CastlebarIc / ...
3h 52m€20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Athy to Bachelors Walk130A / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebar721
6h 19m€23–32Drive 203.4 km
- Drive from Athy to Castlebar203.4 km
3h€35–50Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Athlone Station73
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Castlebar440
7h 16m€33–48
Athy to Castlebar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Castlebar is to train which costs €20 - €29 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Castlebar is to drive which takes 3h and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Castlebar via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Castlebar via Kildare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Athy and Castlebar is 221 km. The road distance is 203.4 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Castlebar without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €20 - €29.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Athy to Castlebar, including transfers.
Athy to Castlebar bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, depart from Athy station.
Athy to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Kildare station.
The best way to get from Athy to Castlebar is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €20 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Kildare to Castlebar 4 times a week. Tickets cost €17–24 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy to Castlebar via Bachelors Walk and Crampton Quay in around 6h 19m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kildare to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €17–24
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Athy to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Avenue to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.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
Athy to Castlebar bus services, operated by Go-Ahead Ireland, arrive at Bachelors Walk station.
Athy to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlebar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Castlebar is 203 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Athy to Castlebar.
There are 202+ hotels available in Castlebar.



