There are 3 ways to get from Castlebar to Ballinalack by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Castlebar to Claratrain Ic / ...
- Take the taxi from Clara to Ballinalacktaxi
2h 38m€73–93Drive 138.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Castlebar to Ballinalackcar 138.7 km
1h 42m€25–35Line 440 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Swinfordbus 440
- Take the bus from Swinford to Ballinalackbus 22
3h 28m€31–42
Castlebar to Ballinalack by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castlebar to Ballinalack is to drive which costs €24 - €35 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Castlebar to Ballinalack is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlebar to Ballinalack. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Ballinalack via Swinford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Castlebar and Ballinalack is 182 km. The road distance is 138.7 km.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Ballinalack without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 38m and costs €70 - €95.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Castlebar to Ballinalack, including transfers.
Castlebar to Ballinalack bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Ballinalack bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Swinford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlebar to Ballinalack is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Castlebar to Ballinalack.
There are 75+ hotels available in Ballinalack.
What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and Ballinalack, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Castlebar to Ballinalack via Swinford in around 3h 28m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlebar to Clara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Castlebar to Swinford
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €12–17
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from Swinford to Ballinalack
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Why you should take the train in the US, How to get from London City Airport into central London, and Need to know: Eurostar - to help you get the most out of your next trip.