What is the cheapest way to get from County Clare to Castlebar?

The cheapest way to get from County Clare to Castlebar is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from County Clare to Castlebar?

The fastest way to get from County Clare to Castlebar is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between County Clare and Castlebar?

No, there is no direct bus from County Clare station to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Ennis Station and arriving at Castlebar via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between County Clare and Castlebar?

No, there is no direct train from County Clare to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Ennis and arriving at Castlebar via Athenry and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from County Clare to Castlebar?

The distance between County Clare and Castlebar is 154 km. The road distance is 139.7 km.

How do I travel from County Clare to Castlebar without a car?

The best way to get from County Clare to Castlebar without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €26 - €45.

How long does it take to get from County Clare to Castlebar?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from County Clare to Castlebar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the County Clare to Castlebar bus from?

County Clare to Castlebar bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ennis Station.

Where do I catch the County Clare to Castlebar train from?

County Clare to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ennis station.

Train or bus from County Clare to Castlebar?

The best way to get from County Clare to Castlebar is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €26 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the County Clare to Castlebar bus arrive?

County Clare to Castlebar bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.

Where does the County Clare to Castlebar train arrive?

County Clare to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.

Can I drive from County Clare to Castlebar?

Yes, the driving distance between County Clare to Castlebar is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from County Clare to Castlebar.

Where can I stay near Castlebar?

There are 231+ hotels available in Castlebar.

County Clare to Castlebar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from County Clare 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
best
1. Take the bus from Ennis Station to ATU Galwaybus 51
2. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus 430
3h 40m
€26–41
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain Re
5h 22m
€22–32
Drive 139.7 km
1. Drive from County Clare to Castlebarcar 139.7 km
1h 36m
€24–34
Bus via Galway
1. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Galway Ceanntbus 51
2. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Castlebarbus 456
4h 26m
€24–43

County Clare to Castlebar by bus

65Weekly Buses

3h 40mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from County Clare to Castlebar.

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Distance: 153.8 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between County Clare, IE-CE, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Ennis Station to Castlebar via ATU Galway in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ennis to Castlebar via Athenry and Athlone in around 5h 22m.

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