There are 5 ways to get from Castlerea to Ballyforan by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 440 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Castlerea to Knockcrogherybus 440
- Take the bus from Knockcroghery to Ballyforanbus Rr29
2h 17m€8–14Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Castlerea to Roscommonbus 440
- Take the bus from Roscommon to Ballyforanbus Rr29
2h 20m€6–12Train, taxi
- Take the train from Castlerea to Roscommontrain Re / ...
- Take the taxi from Roscommon to Ballyforantaxi
39 min€34–45Drive 44.5 km
- Drive from Castlerea to Ballyforancar 44.5 km
41 min€8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Castlerea to Ballyforantaxi 44.5 km
41 min€65–80
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castlerea to Ballyforan is to drive which costs €7 - €11 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Castlerea to Ballyforan is to train and taxi which takes 39 min and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Castlerea to Ballyforan. However, there are services departing from Castlerea and arriving at Ballyforan via Knockcroghery. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Castlerea and Ballyforan is 62 km. The road distance is 44.5 km.
The best way to get from Castlerea to Ballyforan without a car is to line 440 bus and bus which takes 2h 17m and costs €8 - €14.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Castlerea to Ballyforan, including transfers.
Castlerea to Ballyforan bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Castlerea station.
Castlerea to Ballyforan bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Knockcroghery station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castlerea to Ballyforan is 44 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Castlerea to Ballyforan.
There are 67+ hotels available in Ballyforan.
What companies run services between Castlerea, Ireland and Ballyforan, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Castlerea to Ballyforan via Knockcroghery in around 2h 17m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Castlerea to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €3–5
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Castlerea to Knockcroghery
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Castlerea to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)44 934 0801
- info@locallinklwr.ie
- Website
- locallinklwr.ie
Bus from Knockcroghery to Ballyforan
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://locallinklwr.ie/
- Leap
- €2–4
- Cash
- €4–5
Bus from Castlerea to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://locallinklwr.ie/
- Leap
- €3–4
- Cash
- €4–6
Bus from Roscommon to Ballyforan
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://locallinklwr.ie/
- Leap
- €3–4
- Cash
- €4–6
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- €30–80
Tom Kilduff Taxi
- Phone
- +353 86 254 4662
Noel Mahons Cab Service
- Phone
- +353 87 264 6931
Cab Direct
- Phone
- +353 87 991 4873
- Website
- roscommontaxis.com
Keenan Cabs Castlerea
- Phone
- +353 86 841 5523
- Website
- keenan-cabs.business.site
Anthony Brophy Hackney
- Phone
- +353 87 226 1355
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