What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Castlerea?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Castlerea is to fly and train which costs €50 - €170 and takes 7h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Castlerea?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Castlerea is to fly and bus which takes 5h 56m and costs €95 - €240.

How far is it from Birmingham to Castlerea?

The distance between Birmingham and Castlerea is 549 km.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Castlerea without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Castlerea without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 54m and costs €100 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Castlerea?

It takes approximately 11h 54m to get from Birmingham to Castlerea, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Castlerea?

There are 45+ hotels available in Castlerea.

Birmingham to Castlerea - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, car

There are 10 ways to get from Birmingham to Castlerea by train, ferry, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlereatrain Re
11h 54m
€103–237
Fly Birmingham Airport to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlereatrain
7h 8m
€53–162
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Birmingham to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Castlereacar
10h 23m
€159–231
Train, ferry via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlereatrain Re
12h 41m
€113–203
Train to Liverpool, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LPL - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlereabus
7h 10m
€106–302
Fly Birmingham Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane BHX - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlereabus
5h 56m
€96–232
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane MAN - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlereabus
7h 16m
€112–270
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane LTN - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlereabus
8h
€63–275
Fly Birmingham Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlereatrain
9h 20m
€66–181
Fly Birmingham Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlereatrain
9h 19m
€78–249

Birmingham to Castlerea by train, ferry, foot, and tram

23Weekly Services

11h 54mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Birmingham to Castlerea.

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Distance: 548.9 km
Duration: 11h 54m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Castlerea, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Birmingham to Castlerea. However, you can take the train to Crewe, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Castlerea. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Birmingham to Castlerea via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 10h 23m.

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