There are 4 ways to get from Castlebar to Tralee by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Castlebar Library to UL East Gatebus Ul05
- Take the bus from UL Student Ctr to Tralee Prnce's Stbus 300
5h 46mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Castlebar to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Traleetrain Ic
6h 43m€38–57Drive 266.9 km
- Drive from Castlebar to Traleecar 266.9 km
3h 7m€46–66Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Castlebar to ATU Galwaybus 430
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Stationbus 13
8h 5m€46–65
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castlebar to Tralee is to train which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Castlebar to Tralee is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlebar to Tralee. However, there are services departing from Castlebar Library and arriving at Tralee Prnce's St via UL Student Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Castlebar to Tralee. However, there are services departing from Castlebar and arriving at Tralee via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Castlebar and Tralee is 283 km. The road distance is 266.9 km.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Tralee without a car is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Castlebar to Tralee, including transfers.
Castlebar to Tralee bus services, operated by Michael Moran, depart from Castlebar Library station.
Castlebar to Tralee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Castlebar station.
The best way to get from Castlebar to Tralee is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Castlebar, Ireland and Tralee, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Castlebar Library to Tralee Prnce's St via UL East Gate and UL Student Ctr in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Castlebar to Tralee via Portarlington in around 6h 43m.
- 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 Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
- 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 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from UL Student Ctr to Tralee Prnce's St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- 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
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Limerick Colbert to Tralee Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Castlebar to Tralee bus services, operated by Michael Moran, arrive at UL East Gate station.
Castlebar to Tralee train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlebar to Tralee is 267 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Castlebar to Tralee.
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