There are 4 ways to get from Ballinasloe to Castlebar by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to CastlebarIc / ...
2h 45m€13–20Bus
- Take the bus from Ballinasloe to ATU Galway763 / ...
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar52
3h 12m€21–37Drive 102.4 km
- Drive from Ballinasloe to Castlebar102.4 km
1h 30m€18–25Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Ballinasloe to Galway Coach Station763
- Take the bus from Galway, Bus Station to Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way52
3h 55m€26–37
Ballinasloe to Castlebar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballinasloe to Castlebar is to train which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Ballinasloe to Castlebar is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €17 - €25.
No, there is no direct bus from Ballinasloe to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Ballinasloe and arriving at Castlebar via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballinasloe to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Ballinasloe and arriving at Castlebar via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Ballinasloe and Castlebar is 139 km. The road distance is 102.4 km.
The best way to get from Ballinasloe to Castlebar without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Ballinasloe to Castlebar, including transfers.
Ballinasloe to Castlebar bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Ballinasloe station.
Ballinasloe to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Ballinasloe to Castlebar is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Ballinasloe, 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, you can take a bus from Ballinasloe to Castlebar via ATU Galway in around 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 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Ballinasloe to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from Ballinasloe to Galway Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Galway, Bus Station to Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
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More Questions & Answers
Ballinasloe to Castlebar bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Ballinasloe to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlebar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballinasloe to Castlebar is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Ballinasloe to Castlebar.
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