There are 4 ways to get from Dundalk to Castlebar by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly1 Gc->Dn
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CastlebarIc / ...
5h 20m€35–49Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stapleton Place to South Townsend Street100X
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebar721
6h 13m€32–45Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Dundalk Dublin Road to Dublin, Airport100x
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Castlebar721
6h 12m€37–55Drive 217.7 km
- Drive from Dundalk to Castlebar217.7 km
3h 13m€37–53
Dundalk to Castlebar by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Castlebar is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Castlebar is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Dundalk Dublin Road and arriving at Castlebar via Dublin Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Castlebar via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Dundalk and Castlebar is 334 km. The road distance is 217.7 km.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Castlebar without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Dundalk to Castlebar, including transfers.
Dundalk to Castlebar bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Dundalk Dublin Road station.
Dundalk to Castlebar train services, operated by Translink, depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Castlebar is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus via Dublin Airport (DUB), which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
You can take a train from Dundalk to Castlebar via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dundalk Dublin Road to Castlebar via Dublin, Airport and Dublin Airport Zone 11 in around 6h 12m.
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- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €21–30
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dundalk Dublin Road to Dublin, Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.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/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Stapleton Place to South Townsend Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Dundalk to Castlebar bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Dublin, Airport station.
Dundalk to Castlebar train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Castlebar is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Dundalk to Castlebar.
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