There are 3 ways to get from Dublin to Castlebar by train, bus, or car
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Dublin to Castlebar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Castlebar is to train which costs €21 - €30 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin to Castlebar is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €40 - €60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Crampton Quay and arriving at Castlebar. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dublin Heuston and arriving at Castlebar. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Dublin and Castlebar is 245 km. The road distance is 232.9 km.
The best way to get from Dublin to Castlebar without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €21 - €30.
The train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Dublin to Castlebar bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dublin to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Dublin to Castlebar is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs €21 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €30 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebar every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €21–30
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Citylink
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Booking & Getting There
Dublin to Castlebar bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Castlebar station.
Dublin to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlebar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin to Castlebar is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Dublin to Castlebar.
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