There are 5 ways to get from Cookstown to Castlebar by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain 804 / ...
6h 21m€94–121Drive 219.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Cookstown to Castlebarcar 219.8 km
2h 57m€40–57Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus X4
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain 804 / ...
7h 20mBus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Airport T2bus X4
- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebarbus 721
7h 45mBus
- Take the bus from Dungannon Bus Station to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
- Take the bus from Enniskillen to Ballina Humbrtbus 458
8h 28m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cookstown to Castlebar is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Cookstown to Castlebar is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cookstown to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop and arriving at Castlebar via Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Cookstown to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Portadown and arriving at Castlebar via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Cookstown and Castlebar is 425 km. The road distance is 219.8 km.
The best way to get from Cookstown to Castlebar without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €90 - €130.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Cookstown to Castlebar, including transfers.
Cookstown to Castlebar bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop station.
Cookstown to Castlebar train services, operated by Translink, depart from Portadown station.
The best way to get from Cookstown to Castlebar is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €90 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Cookstown, Northern Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
You can take a vehicle from Cookstown to Castlebar via Portadown, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Castlebar via Dublin Airport T2 and Airport Zone 11 in around 7h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €21–30
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €21–30
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Busaras Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Airport T2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Dungannon Bus Station to Enniskillen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Enniskillen to Ballina Humbrt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €23–35
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More Questions & Answers
Cookstown to Castlebar bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Airport T2 station.
Cookstown to Castlebar train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cookstown to Castlebar is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Cookstown to Castlebar.
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