There are 5 ways to get from Castlebar to Cahir by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Castlebar Library to UL East Gatebus Ul05
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Cahirbus 55
5h 47mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain 208 / ...
6h 45m€29–44Drive 233.9 km
- Drive from Castlebar to Cahircar 233.9 km
2h 41m€40–57Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Castlebar to ATU Galwaybus 52
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus 251
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Cahirbus 55
6h 20m€37–58Bus via Galway #2
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 52
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Cahirbus 55
7h 4m€41–66
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castlebar to Cahir is to train which costs €28 - €45 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Castlebar to Cahir is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlebar to Cahir. However, there are services departing from Castlebar Library and arriving at Cahir via UL Student Centre and Limerick Colbert Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Cahir. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Cahir via Portarlington, Portlaoise and Limerick Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Castlebar and Cahir is 248 km. The road distance is 233.9 km.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Cahir without a car is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Castlebar to Cahir, including transfers.
Castlebar to Cahir bus services, operated by Michael Moran, depart from Castlebar Library station.
Castlebar to Cahir train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Cahir is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and Cahir, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Castlebar Library to Cahir via UL East Gate, UL Student Centre, and Limerick Colbert Station in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Castlebar to Cahir via Portarlington, Portlaoise, and Limerick Junction in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Castlebar to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–13
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Castlebar Library to UL East Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- moreinfo
- Michael Moran
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Cahir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Castlebar to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Castlebar to Galway Ceannt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Limerick Colbert Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Castlebar to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Castlebar to Galway Ceannt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Castlebar to Cahir bus services, operated by Michael Moran, arrive at UL East Gate station.
Castlebar to Cahir train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlebar to Cahir is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Castlebar to Cahir.
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