There are 4 ways to get from Castlebar to Limerick Junction by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Castlebar Library to UL East Gatebus Ul05
4h 52mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Limerick Junctiontrain 208 / ...
5h 10m€26–39Drive 208.2 km
- Drive from Castlebar to Limerick Junctioncar 208.2 km
2h 18m€35–51Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 52
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 51
6h 12m€32–53
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castlebar to Limerick Junction is to train which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Castlebar to Limerick Junction is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €35 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlebar to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Castlebar Library and arriving at Limerick Junction via UL Student Centre and Limerick Colbert Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Limerick Junction via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Castlebar and Limerick Junction is 218 km. The road distance is 208.2 km.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Limerick Junction without a car is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Castlebar to Limerick Junction, including transfers.
Castlebar to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by Michael Moran, depart from Castlebar Library station.
Castlebar to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Limerick Junction is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and Limerick Junction, 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 Junction via Portarlington and Portlaoise in around 5h 10m.
- 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 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
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/Michael-Moran-Coach-Hire-Castlebar-623323737844282
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Castlebar to Galway Ceannt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- 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 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Castlebar to Galway Ceannt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Castlebar to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by Michael Moran, arrive at UL East Gate station.
Castlebar to Limerick Junction train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlebar to Limerick Junction is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Castlebar to Limerick Junction.
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