There are 4 ways to get from Castlebar to Moate by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Castlebar to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
2h 40m€15–20Bus
- Take the bus from Castlebar to Athlone Stnbus 440
4h 16m€32–42Drive 128.9 km
- Drive from Castlebar to Moatecar 128.9 km
1h 54m€23–33Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Castlebar to ATU Galwaybus 430
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Moatebus 763
4h 35m€25–36
Castlebar to Moate by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Castlebar to Moate is to train which costs €14 - €20 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Castlebar to Moate is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlebar to Moate. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Moate via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Moate. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Athlone via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Castlebar and Moate is 134 km. The road distance is 128.9 km.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Moate without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €14 - €20.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Castlebar to Moate, including transfers.
Castlebar to Moate bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Castlebar station.
Castlebar to Moate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Moate is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €14 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and Moate, IE-WH, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Castlebar to Athlone every 2 hours. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, Bus Éireann operates a bus from Castlebar to Athlone Stn 4 times a day. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 3h 13m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Castlebar to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Castlebar to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €27–40
- 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 Moate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Castlebar to Moate bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Castlebar to Moate train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlebar to Moate is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Castlebar to Moate.
There are 92+ hotels available in Moate.



