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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Castlebar is to train and fly which costs €85 - €250 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Castlebar is to fly and bus which takes 9h 52m and costs €80 - €330.

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 Union Street and arriving at Castlebar via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Bus Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.

How far is it from Inverness to Castlebar?

The distance between Inverness and Castlebar is 711 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 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m 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 Union Street station.

Where does the Inverness to Castlebar bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Castlebar?

There are 204+ hotels available in Castlebar.

Inverness to Castlebar - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Inverness to Castlebar by train, bus, plane, busferry, car, or car ferry

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

Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)EDI - NOC
4. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlebar
9h 4m
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)INV - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlebar
9h 52m
€81–321
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Castlebar721
18h 10m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Castlebar
10h 16m
€147–352
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
11h 45m
€86–250
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)ABZ - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
11h 12m
€99–288
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)INV - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
10h 3m
€143–343
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
2. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)EDI - SNN
4. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galway
5. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar
11h 39m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
13h 35m
€103–255
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Station212
4. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Charlestown Murray's Bar64
5. Take the bus from Charlestown to Castlebar440
19h 29m
Train, bus and ferry, bus via Enniskillen
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Ballina Bus Station458
19h 40m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Ballina Bus Station458
19h 50m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) flights

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1h 10mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 711.4 km
Duration: 9h 4m

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 Pitlochry, walk to Fishers Hotel, take the bus to Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 Union Street to Castlebar via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Bus Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 11 in around 18h 10m.

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