What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Castlebar?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Castlebar is to train and bus and fly which costs €95 - €260 and takes 9h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Castlebar?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Castlebar is to fly and train which takes 8h 53m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Castlebar?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Castlebar via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 8m.

How far is it from Inverness to Castlebar?

The distance between Inverness and Castlebar is 563 km.

How do I travel from Inverness to Castlebar without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Castlebar without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 18h 8m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Castlebar?

It takes approximately 10h 32m to get from Inverness to Castlebar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Castlebar bus from?

Inverness to Castlebar bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Inverness to Castlebar bus arrive?

Inverness to Castlebar bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where can I stay near Castlebar?

There are 221+ hotels available in Castlebar.

Inverness to Castlebar - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Inverness to Castlebar by plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
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1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane INV - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlebarbus
10h 32m
€73–300
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Castlebarbus 721
18h 8m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Castlebarcar
10h 16m
€120–217
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane INV - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain
8h 53m
€103–253
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane EDI - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlebarbus
9h 21m
€95–255
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain
2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain
11h 43m
€101–317
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ABZ - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain
11h 18m
€141–306
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane INV - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain
10h 23m
€136–287
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 15 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Ballina Bus Stationbus 458
19h 43m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 15 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Ballina Bus Stationbus 458
19h 54m

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) flights

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Distance: 563.4 km
Duration: 10h 32m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Castlebar, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Castlebar. However, you can take the train to Inverness Airport Station, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland West Airport, then take the bus to Castlebar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Inverness Union Street to Castlebar via Buchanan Bus Stn, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 11 in around 18h 8m.

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