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 €95 - €240 and takes 11h 43m.

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 8h 53m and costs €110 - €480.

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, Glengall Street and Dublin Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 9m.

How far is it from Inverness to Castlebar?

The distance between Inverness and Castlebar is 914 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 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 18h 9m 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 205+ hotels available in Castlebar.

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

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

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

Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best
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 Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Castlebar721
18h 9m
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
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 11m
€92–288
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 17m
€148–353
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 43m
€96–240
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 Bus Stand 15 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Ballina Humbert Street458
19h 48m
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 Bus Stand 15 to Enniskillen Bus Station261
4. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Ballina Bus Station458
20h 10m
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirling
2. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Park
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 30m
€127–366
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 Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
10h 29m
€153–383
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
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
8h 53m
€111–471

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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1h 5mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 913.7 km
Duration: 18h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Inverness to Castlebar. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Glengall Street, take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, walk to Dublin Airport Zone 11, then take the bus to Castlebar. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Inverness to Castlebar via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 10h 17m.

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