There are 5 ways to get from Balbriggan to Castlebar by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CastlebarIc / ...
4h 56m€26–38Bus
- 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€40–58Fly, bus
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)DUB - NOC
- Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlebar
7h 2m€77–158Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Athlone Station190
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Castlebar440
8h 56m€36–53
Balbriggan to Castlebar by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balbriggan to Castlebar is to train which costs €26 - €40 and takes 4h 56m.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Balbriggan to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Balbriggan and arriving at Castlebar via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
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 train which takes 4h 56m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 56m 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 train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Balbriggan to Castlebar is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Balbriggan, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Castlebar every 4 hours. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–130
Flights from Dublin Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–130
Flights from Dublin Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–130
Flights from Dublin Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €65–130
Flights from Dublin Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- 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 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/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Balbriggan to Castlebar bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Castlebar station.
Balbriggan to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), 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 203+ hotels available in Castlebar.