There are 4 ways to get from Castlebar to Dunmore Cave by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Castlebar to KildareIc / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to KilkennyRe / ...
4h 49m€44–59Drive 210.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Castlebar to Dunmore Cave210.5 km
3h 19m€36–52Bus via Dublin
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Bachelors Walk721
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station600
6h 25m€52–71Bus
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Athlone Station440
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station73
7h 18m€50–70
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castlebar to Dunmore Cave is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Castlebar to Dunmore Cave is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs €35 - €55.
The distance between Castlebar and Dunmore Cave is 289 km. The road distance is 210.5 km.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Dunmore Cave without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €40 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Castlebar to Dunmore Cave, including transfers.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Dunmore Cave is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 6h 25m.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlebar to Dunmore Cave is 210 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Castlebar to Dunmore Cave.
There are 149+ hotels available in Dunmore Cave.
What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and Dunmore Cave, Ireland?
You can take a train from Castlebar to Dunmore Cave via Kildare and Kilkenny in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlebar to Dunmore Cave via Bachelors Walk, Burgh Quay, and Kilkenny MacDonagh Station in around 6h 25m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Castlebar to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €17–24
Train from Kildare to Kilkenny
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Castlebar to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- 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/
Bus from Athlone Station to Kilkenny MacDonagh Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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