There are 4 ways to get from Drogheda to Castlebar by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Drogheda to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain Re
4h 46m€32–46Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from George's Street to Athlone Stationbus 190
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain Re
5h 26m€24–35Drive 224 km
- Drive from Drogheda to Castlebarcar 224 km
3h 4m€38–54Bus
- Take the bus from George's Street to Cathal Brugha Streetbus 901
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus 721
5h 41m€30–39
Drogheda to Castlebar by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Drogheda to Castlebar is to bus and train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Drogheda to Castlebar is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Drogheda to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from George's Street and arriving at Castlebar via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Drogheda to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Drogheda and arriving at Castlebar via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Drogheda and Castlebar is 299 km. The road distance is 224 km.
The best way to get from Drogheda to Castlebar without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Drogheda to Castlebar, including transfers.
Drogheda to Castlebar bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, depart from George's Street station.
Drogheda to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Drogheda station.
The best way to get from Drogheda to Castlebar is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €40 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Drogheda, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
You can take a train from Drogheda to Castlebar via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George's Street to Castlebar via Cathal Brugha Street and Crampton Quay in around 5h 41m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
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 Athlone to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Drogheda to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from George's Street to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- info@matthews.ie
- Website
- matthews.ie
Bus from George's Street to Cathal Brugha Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- https://matthews.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Drogheda to Castlebar bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, arrive at Cathal Brugha Street station.
Drogheda to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drogheda to Castlebar is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Drogheda to Castlebar.
There are 220+ hotels available in Castlebar.






