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How to get fromCastlebar to Colwyn Bayby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Castlebar to Colwyn Bay by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain803 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Colwyn Baytrain
    9h 52m
    £66–97

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain803 / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Colwyn Baytrain
    10h 38m
    £56–86

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Castlebar to Dublin Airport Zone 15bus721
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Colwyn Baytrain
    10h 49m
    £73–103

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Castlebar to Dublin Terminal 1car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    3. Drive from Holyhead to Colwyn Baycar
    7h 8m
    £74–108

  5. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Castlebar to Ireland West Airportbus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)planeNOC - LPL
    3. Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Baytrain
    6h 41m
    £102–302

  6. Bus, ferry, train via Foxford

    1. Take the bus from Foxford to Dublin North Wall Quay Arenabus22
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Colwyn Baytrain
    11h 13m
    £94–148

  7. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Castlebar to Ireland West Airportbus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeNOC - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Colwyn Baytrain
    7h 13m
    £101–309

  8. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)planeDUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Chester to Colwyn Baytrain
    8h 27m
    £69–198

Castlebar to Colwyn Bay by train, tram, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration9h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and Colwyn Bay, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Castlebar to Colwyn Bay. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to Abbey Street, walk to Eden Quay, take the bus to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead, then take the train to Colwyn Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlebar to Colwyn Bay via Dublin Airport Zone 15, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead, and Holyhead in around 10h 49m.

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