There are 4 ways to get from Balbriggan to Castlebar by bus, train, or car
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Line 101 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Busáras101
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CastlebarIc / ...
5h 41m€28–41Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Castlebar721
5h 48m€27–42Drive 237.7 km
- Drive from Balbriggan to Castlebar237.7 km
3h 13m€41–59Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Athlone Station190
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Castlebar440
8h 55m€36–53
Balbriggan to Castlebar by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balbriggan to Castlebar is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Balbriggan to Castlebar is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Balbriggan to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan Comm Cen and arriving at Castlebar via Dublin Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Balbriggan and Castlebar is 283 km. The road distance is 237.7 km.
The best way to get from Balbriggan to Castlebar without a car is to line 101 bus and train which takes 5h 41m and costs €28 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Balbriggan to Castlebar, including transfers.
Balbriggan to Castlebar bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Dublin Airport Zone 11 station.
Balbriggan to Castlebar bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Castlebar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balbriggan to Castlebar is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Balbriggan to Castlebar.
There are 204+ hotels available in Castlebar.
What companies run services between Balbriggan, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
Citylink operates a bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Castlebar every 4 hours. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 4h.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €21–30
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Balbriggan Comm Cen to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- 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/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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