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 Castlebartrain Re / ...
3h 54m€20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Athy to Bachelors Walkbus 130A / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus 721
6h 23m€23–32Drive 203.4 km
- Drive from Athy to Castlebarcar 203.4 km
3h 1m€36–51Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Athlone Stnbus 73
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Castlebarbus 440
7h 19m€46–66
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 54m.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Castlebar is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €35 - €55.
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 23m.
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 54m.
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 54m and costs €20 - €29.
It takes approximately 3h 54m 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 54m and costs €20 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 6h 23m.
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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy to Castlebar via Bachelors Walk and Crampton Quay in around 6h 23m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Kildare to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €17–24
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
Bus from Athy to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Go-Ahead Ireland
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
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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 1m to drive from Athy to Castlebar.
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