There are 5 ways to get from Carrickmacross to Castlebar by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey Stbus 980 / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain 804 / ...
5h 37m€29–42Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey Stbus 980 / ...
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus 721
6h 5m€28–40Drive 196.3 km
- Drive from Carrickmacross to Castlebarcar 196.3 km
2h 56m€34–49Train
- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain 804 / ...
5h 52m€46–66Bus, train via Athlone
- Take the bus from Carrickmacross to Cavan Bus Stnbus 170
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain Ic / ...
6h 36m€44–61
Carrickmacross to Castlebar by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carrickmacross to Castlebar is to bus which costs €28 - €40 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Carrickmacross to Castlebar is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrickmacross to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Carrickmacross and arriving at Castlebar via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Carrickmacross to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Castlebar via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Carrickmacross and Castlebar is 333 km. The road distance is 196.3 km.
The best way to get from Carrickmacross to Castlebar without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 37m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Carrickmacross to Castlebar, including transfers.
Carrickmacross to Castlebar bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, depart from Carrickmacross station.
Carrickmacross to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Carrickmacross to Castlebar is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs €28 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Carrickmacross, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carrickmacross to Castlebar via Abbey St and Crampton Quay in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carrickmacross to Castlebar via Dundalk Stn, Dundalk, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 52m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €21–30
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €21–30
Train from Athlone to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 042 966 1631
- info@collinscoaches.ie
- Website
- collinscoaches.ie
Bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- http://www.collinscoaches.ie/
Bus from Carrickmacross to Abbey St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- http://www.collinscoaches.ie/
- 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
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Carrickmacross to Cavan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €19–26
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More Questions & Answers
Carrickmacross to Castlebar bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, arrive at Abbey St station.
Carrickmacross to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrickmacross to Castlebar is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Carrickmacross to Castlebar.
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