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 Stationbus 72
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain Re
4h 17m€21–31Train
- Take the train from Birdhill to Ballybrophytrain Ic
- Take the train from Ballybrophy to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Castlebartrain Re
6h 6m€26–39Drive 164.1 km
- Drive from Birdhill to Castlebarcar 164.1 km
2h 11m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Castlebar Librarybus Ul05
5h 29mBus via Galway
- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Castlebarbus 52
5h 56m€27–47Bus via Galway #2
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 51
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Castlebarbus 52
6h 39m€33–54
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 17m.
The fastest way to get from Birdhill to Castlebar is to drive which takes 2h 11m 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 Library via Upper Mallow Street and UL East Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
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 6m.
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 17m and costs €21 - €35.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Birdhill to Castlebar, including transfers.
Birdhill to Castlebar bus services, operated by Michael Moran, depart from UL East Gate 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 6m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 29m.
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 6m. Alternatively, Michael Moran operates a bus from UL East Gate to Castlebar Library 3 times a week, and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- 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 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
Train from Ballybrophy to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 27 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 20m
- 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
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from UL East Gate to Castlebar Library
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- moreinfo
- Michael Moran
- 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 Galway Ceannt Station to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Galway Ceannt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Birdhill to Castlebar bus services, operated by Michael Moran, arrive at Castlebar Library 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 11m to drive from Birdhill to Castlebar.
There are 195+ hotels available in Castlebar.



