There are 4 ways to get from Clonakilty to Castlebar by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Clonakilty N71 to Cork Saint Patrick's Quay230
- Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Galway Ceannt Station251
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Castlebar52 / ...
7h 30m€35–53Bus, train
- Take the bus from Clonakilty N71 to Castlewhite Apartments230
- Take the train from Cork to PortarlingtonIc / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to CastlebarIc / ...
7h 44m€42–63Drive 301.3 km
- Drive from Clonakilty to Castlebar301.3 km
3h 52m€51–74Bus via Cork
- Take the bus from Clonakilty N71 to Cork Saint Patrick's Quay230
- Take the bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Galway, Bus Station51
- Take the bus from Galway, Bus Station to Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way52
9h 20m€47–68
Clonakilty to Castlebar by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clonakilty to Castlebar is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Clonakilty to Castlebar is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Clonakilty to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Clonakilty N71 and arriving at Castlebar via Cork Anderson's Quay and Galway Ceannt Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Clonakilty and Castlebar is 338 km. The road distance is 301.3 km.
The best way to get from Clonakilty to Castlebar without a car is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Clonakilty to Castlebar, including transfers.
Clonakilty to Castlebar bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, depart from Clonakilty N71 station.
Clonakilty to Castlebar bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, arrive at Cork Saint Patrick's Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clonakilty to Castlebar is 301 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Clonakilty to Castlebar.
There are 202+ hotels available in Castlebar.
What companies run services between Clonakilty, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Clonakilty N71 to Castlebar via Cork Saint Patrick's Quay, Cork Anderson's Quay, and Galway Ceannt Station in around 7h 30m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Cork to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €17–25
Train from Portarlington to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- 021-7011288
- info@westcorkconnect.ie
- Website
- westcorkconnect.ie
Bus from Clonakilty N71 to Cork Saint Patrick's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- West Cork Connect
Bus from Clonakilty N71 to Castlewhite Apartments
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- West Cork Connect
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Clonakilty N71 to Cork Saint Patrick's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Galway Ceannt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Clonakilty N71 to Castlewhite Apartments
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Galway Ceannt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Cork Bus Station Parnell Place to Galway, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Galway, Bus Station to Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
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