There are 3 ways to get from Castlebar to Mallow by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Mallowtrain Ic / ...
4h 57m€31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Castlebar to ATU Galwaybus 430
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Mallowbus 51
6h 20m€34–52Drive 231.4 km
- Drive from Castlebar to Mallowcar 231.4 km
2h 39m€40–57
Castlebar to Mallow by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castlebar to Mallow is to train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Castlebar to Mallow is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlebar to Mallow. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Mallow via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Mallow. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Mallow via Portarlington and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Castlebar and Mallow is 344 km. The road distance is 231.4 km.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Mallow without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Castlebar to Mallow, including transfers.
Castlebar to Mallow bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Mallow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Mallow is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and Mallow, Ireland?
You can take a train from Castlebar to Mallow via Portarlington and Portlaoise in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlebar to Mallow via ATU Galway in around 6h 20m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlebar to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Portlaoise to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €13–19
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Castlebar to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Bus from ATU Galway to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Expressway (Bus Éireann)
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Booking & Getting There
Castlebar to Mallow bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Castlebar to Mallow train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlebar to Mallow is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Castlebar to Mallow.
There are 43+ hotels available in Mallow.