There are 4 ways to get from Doolin to Castlerea by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Doolin to Galway
- Take the train from Galway to AthloneIc / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to CastlereaIc / ...
3h 48m€119–145Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt Station350
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Castlerea429
4h 39m€19–27Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt Station350
- Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to CastlereaNg05
4h 13m€20–28Drive 133.2 km
- Drive from Doolin to Castlerea133.2 km
1h 51m€23–33
Doolin to Castlerea by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Doolin to Castlerea is to bus which costs €18 - €28 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Doolin to Castlerea is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Doolin to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Doolin and arriving at Castlerea via Galway Cathedral. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Doolin and Castlerea is 204 km. The road distance is 133.2 km.
The best way to get from Doolin to Castlerea without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 48m and costs €110 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Doolin to Castlerea, including transfers.
Doolin to Castlerea bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Doolin station.
Doolin to Castlerea bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Galway Ceannt Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Doolin to Castlerea is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Doolin to Castlerea.
There are 44+ hotels available in Castlerea.
What companies run services between Doolin, Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Doolin to Castlerea via Galway Ceannt Station and Galway Cathedral in around 4h 13m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Galway to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–11
Train from Athlone to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from Galway Cathedral to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- €100–130
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