There are 5 ways to get from Castlebar to Limerick (Station) by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Castlebar Library to UL East Gatebus Ul05
3h 28mBus via Galway
cheapest- Take the bus from Castlebar to ATU Galwaybus 430
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Henry Streetbus 251
4h 14m€24–35Train
- Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Limericktrain Re
4h 57m€28–40Drive 171.9 km
- Drive from Castlebar to Limerick (Station)car 171.9 km
1h 54m€31–44Bus via Galway #2
- Take the bus from Castlebar to ATU Galwaybus 430
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbertbus 51
4h 46m€29–42
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castlebar to Limerick (Station) is to bus via Galway which costs €24 - €35 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Castlebar to Limerick (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlebar to Limerick (Station). However, there are services departing from Castlebar Library and arriving at Up G Griffin St via UL Student Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Limerick (Station). However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Limerick via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Castlebar and Limerick (Station) is 184 km. The road distance is 171.9 km.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Limerick (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Castlebar to Limerick (Station), including transfers.
Castlebar to Limerick (Station) bus services, operated by Michael Moran, depart from Castlebar Library station.
Castlebar to Limerick (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Limerick (Station) is to bus which takes 3h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and Limerick (Station), 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 4h 57m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlebar to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Portarlington to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- 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
- Michael Moran
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Castlebar to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Henry Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Castlebar to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Castlebar to Limerick (Station) bus services, operated by Michael Moran, arrive at UL East Gate station.
Castlebar to Limerick (Station) train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlebar to Limerick (Station) is 172 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Castlebar to Limerick (Station).
There are 149+ hotels available in Limerick (Station).



