There are 5 ways to get from Birr to Castlebar by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tullamore to Castlebartrain Re
3h 33m€20–27Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Birr to Athlone Stationbus 850
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain Re
3h 54m€18–27Bus
- Take the bus from Birr to ATU Galwaybus 844
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus 52
4h 15m€20–32Drive 143.4 km
- Drive from Birr to Castlebarcar 143.4 km
2h 8m€25–35Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Birr to University Southbus 844
- Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to Castlebarbus 430
4h 35m€20–28
Birr to Castlebar by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birr to Castlebar is to train which costs €19 - €28 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Birr to Castlebar is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Birr to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Birr and arriving at Castlebar via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Birr and Castlebar is 188 km. The road distance is 143.4 km.
The best way to get from Birr to Castlebar without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €19 - €28.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Birr to Castlebar, including transfers.
Birr to Castlebar bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, depart from Birr station.
The best way to get from Birr to Castlebar is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €19 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 15m.
Birr to Castlebar bus services, operated by Kearns Transport, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birr to Castlebar is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Birr to Castlebar.
What companies run services between Birr, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Tullamore to Castlebar 3 times a day. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birr to Castlebar via ATU Galway in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tullamore to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–19
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
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- lo@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Birr to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Birr to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 057 912 0124
- info@kearnstransport.com
- Website
- kearnstransport.com
Bus from Birr to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://kearnstransport.com/
Bus from Birr to University South
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://kearnstransport.com/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- 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 Galway Cathedral to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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