There are 3 ways to get from Castlebar to Ballymahon by train, bus, or car
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Castlebar to Ballymahon by train and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Castlebar to Ballymahon is to train which costs €15 - €23 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Castlebar to Ballymahon is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlebar to Ballymahon. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Ballymahon via Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Castlebar and Ballymahon is 137 km. The road distance is 119.4 km.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Ballymahon without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €15 - €23.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Castlebar to Ballymahon, including transfers.
Castlebar to Ballymahon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Ballymahon is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €15 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 36m.
Castlebar to Ballymahon bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlebar to Ballymahon is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Castlebar to Ballymahon.
What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and Ballymahon, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Castlebar to Athlone every 4 hours. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Castlebar to Athlone Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 3h 13m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Castlebar to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Castlebar to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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