There are 5 ways to get from Ennis to Castlerea by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Galway
best- Take the bus from Ennis Station to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlereabus Ng05
3h 30m€25–35Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ennis to Athenrytrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athenry to Athlonetrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlereatrain Re
4h 33m€18–26Drive 124.5 km
- Drive from Ennis to Castlereacar 124.5 km
1h 31m€21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 51
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Castlereabus 429
4h 13m€24–35Bus #2
- Take the bus from Ennis Bóthar na Trócaire to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 350
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Castlereabus 429
5h 42m€23–33
Ennis to Castlerea by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ennis to Castlerea is to train which costs €18 - €27 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Ennis to Castlerea is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Ennis station to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Ennis Station and arriving at Castlerea via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Ennis to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Ennis and arriving at Castlerea via Athenry and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Ennis and Castlerea is 141 km. The road distance is 124.5 km.
The best way to get from Ennis to Castlerea without a car is to bus via Galway which takes 3h 30m and costs €25 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Ennis to Castlerea, including transfers.
Ennis to Castlerea bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Ennis Station.
Ennis to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ennis station.
The best way to get from Ennis to Castlerea is to bus via Galway which takes 3h 30m and costs €25 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €18 - €27 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Ennis, Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Ennis Station to Castlerea via ATU Galway and ATU Galway in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ennis to Castlerea via Athenry and Athlone in around 4h 33m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Ennis to Athenry
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athenry to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Ennis Station to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Ennis Station to Galway Ceannt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- westlinkcoaches.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- http://www.westlinkcoaches.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- 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/
Bus from Ennis Bóthar na Trócaire to Galway Ceannt Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Ennis to Castlerea bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at ATU Galway station.
Ennis to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athenry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ennis to Castlerea is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Ennis to Castlerea.
There are 43+ hotels available in Castlerea.



