There are 5 ways to get from Cavan to Castlebar by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stnbus 466
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain Re / ...
4h 35m€29–41Drive 148.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Cavan to Castlebarcar 148.7 km
2h 6m€26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Cavan Cathdrl to ATU Galwaybus Gm13
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus 430
4h 38mBus, train via Roscommon
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Roscommonbus 65
- Take the train from Roscommon to Castlebartrain Re / ...
4h 48m€27–39Bus via Roscommon
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Roscommonbus 65
- Take the bus from Roscommon to Castlebarbus 440
5h 8m€42–59
Cavan to Castlebar by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cavan to Castlebar is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Cavan to Castlebar is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cavan to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Cavan Cathdrl and arriving at Castlebar via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Cavan and Castlebar is 213 km. The road distance is 148.7 km.
The best way to get from Cavan to Castlebar without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 35m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Cavan to Castlebar, including transfers.
Cavan to Castlebar bus services, operated by Streamline, depart from Cavan Cathdrl station.
Cavan to Castlebar bus services, operated by Streamline, arrive at ATU Galway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cavan to Castlebar is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Cavan to Castlebar.
There are 242+ hotels available in Castlebar.
What companies run services between Cavan, Ulster, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Cavan Cathdrl to Castlebar via ATU Galway in around 4h 38m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €10–15
Train from Roscommon to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €8–12
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €19–26
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–25
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–25
Bus from Roscommon to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €24–35
- Phone
- 01484420000
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Cavan Cathdrl to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Streamline
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Citylink
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