There are 4 ways to get from Ballinasloe to Castlerea by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ballinasloe to Castlerea546
1h 17mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Ballinasloe to AthloneIc / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to CastlereaIc / ...
1h 56m€9–14Drive 60.7 km
- Drive from Ballinasloe to Castlerea60.7 km
1h 3m€11–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ballinasloe to Castlerea60.7 km
1h 3m€85–110
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ballinasloe to Castlerea is to train which costs €9 - €14 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Ballinasloe to Castlerea is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs €10 - €15.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ballinasloe and arriving at Castlerea. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Ballinasloe to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Ballinasloe and arriving at Castlerea via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Ballinasloe and Castlerea is 70 km. The road distance is 60.7 km.
The best way to get from Ballinasloe to Castlerea without a car is to bus which takes 1h 17m and costs .
The bus from Ballinasloe to Castlerea takes 1h 17m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Ballinasloe to Castlerea bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Galway, depart from Ballinasloe station.
Ballinasloe to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballinasloe station.
The best way to get from Ballinasloe to Castlerea is to bus which takes 1h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €9 - €14 and takes 1h 56m.
What companies run services between Ballinasloe, Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland?
TFI Local Link Galway operates a bus from Ballinasloe to Castlerea 3 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballinasloe to Castlerea via Athlone in around 1h 56m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Ballinasloe to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Athlone to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- 091 842384
- galway@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkgalway.ie
Bus from Ballinasloe to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.locallinkgalway.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- €85–110
Mighty Cabs
- Phone
- +353 90 964 4222
- Website
- mightycabs.ie
Kenny Cabs
- Phone
- +353 90 964 4444
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More Questions & Answers
Ballinasloe to Castlerea bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Galway, arrive at Castlerea station.
Ballinasloe to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ballinasloe to Castlerea is 61 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Ballinasloe to Castlerea.
There are 45+ hotels available in Castlerea.