There are 6 ways to get from Birdhill to Castlebar by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Birdhill to Athlone Station72
- Take the train from Athlone to CastlebarIc / ...
4h 18m€21–31Train
- Take the train from Birdhill to BallybrophyIc
- Take the train from Ballybrophy to PortarlingtonIc / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to CastlebarIc / ...
6h 7m€26–39Drive 164.1 km
- Drive from Birdhill to Castlebar164.1 km
2h 10m€28–40Bus via Henry Street
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt Station251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Castlebar52 / ...
5h 56m€27–40Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Galway Ceannt Station51
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Castlebar52 / ...
6h 39m€27–40Bus #2
- Take the bus from Limerick Bus Station to Galway, Bus Station51
- Take the bus from Galway, Bus Station to Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way52
6h 59m€38–54
Birdhill to Castlebar by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birdhill to Castlebar is to bus and train which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Birdhill to Castlebar is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Birdhill to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Birdhill and arriving at Castlebar via Henry Street and Galway Ceannt Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Birdhill to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Birdhill and arriving at Castlebar via Ballybrophy and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Birdhill and Castlebar is 217 km. The road distance is 164.1 km.
The best way to get from Birdhill to Castlebar without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 18m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Birdhill to Castlebar, including transfers.
Birdhill to Castlebar bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Henry Street station.
Birdhill to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Birdhill station.
The best way to get from Birdhill to Castlebar is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus via Henry Street, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Birdhill, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
You can take a train from Birdhill to Castlebar via Ballybrophy and Portarlington in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birdhill to Castlebar via Limerick Colbert Station, Henry Street, and Galway Ceannt Station in around 5h 56m.
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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
Train from Birdhill to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
Train from Ballybrophy to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portarlington to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Birdhill to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Galway Ceannt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Bus Station to Galway, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- 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
Birdhill to Castlebar bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt Station.
Birdhill to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballybrophy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birdhill to Castlebar is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Birdhill to Castlebar.
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