There are 5 ways to get from Blessington to Castlebar by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newbridge to Castlebartrain Re
4h 45m€19–28Line 65 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Blessington to Poolbeg Streetbus 65
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus 721
6h€24–33Drive 230.9 km
- Drive from Blessington to Castlebarcar 230.9 km
3h€39–57Train via Portarlington
- Take the train from Portarlington to Castlebartrain Re
4h 57m€20–28Line 65 bus, bus via Foxford
- Take the bus from Blessington to Poolbeg Streetbus 65
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Foxfordbus 22
7h 39m€39–58
Blessington to Castlebar by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blessington to Castlebar is to train which costs €19 - €29 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Blessington to Castlebar is to drive which takes 3h and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Blessington to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Blessington and arriving at Castlebar via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Blessington and Castlebar is 234 km. The road distance is 230.9 km.
The best way to get from Blessington to Castlebar without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €19 - €29.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Blessington to Castlebar, including transfers.
Blessington to Castlebar bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Blessington station.
The best way to get from Blessington to Castlebar is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €19 - €29. Alternatively, you can line 65 bus and bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 6h.
Blessington to Castlebar bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Poolbeg Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blessington to Castlebar is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Blessington to Castlebar.
What companies run services between Blessington, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Newbridge to Castlebar 3 times a week. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blessington to Castlebar via Poolbeg Street and Crampton Quay in around 6h.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Newbridge to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €17–25
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 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Blessington to Poolbeg Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Foxford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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