There are 4 ways to get from Castlebar to Limerick by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Castlebar Library to UL East Gatebus Ul05
2h 45mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Limericktrain Re
5h 8m€28–40Drive 171.4 km
- Drive from Castlebar to Limerickcar 171.4 km
1h 54m€30–43Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Castlebar to ATU Galwaybus 430
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbertbus 51
4h 51m€29–42
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castlebar to Limerick is to train which costs €27 - €40 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Castlebar to Limerick is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €29 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Castlebar Library and arriving at UL East Gate. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Limerick. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Limerick via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Castlebar and Limerick is 175 km. The road distance is 171.4 km.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Limerick without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs .
The bus from Castlebar Library to UL East Gate takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs once a week.
Castlebar to Limerick bus services, operated by Michael Moran, depart from Castlebar Library station.
Castlebar to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Limerick is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and Limerick, Ireland?
Michael Moran operates a bus from Castlebar Library to UL East Gate once a week, and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Castlebar to Limerick via Portarlington in around 5h 8m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- 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 Portarlington to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from Castlebar Library to UL East Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/Michael-Moran-Coach-Hire-Castlebar-623323737844282
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Castlebar to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Castlebar to Limerick bus services, operated by Michael Moran, arrive at UL East Gate station.
Castlebar to Limerick train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlebar to Limerick is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Castlebar to Limerick.
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