There are 4 ways to get from Killarney to Castlebar by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Killarney Mission to UL Student Ctrbus 300
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Castlebar Librarybus Ul05
6h 6mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Killarney to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlebartrain Ic / ...
6h 11m€36–52Drive 272.9 km
- Drive from Killarney to Castlebarcar 272.9 km
3h 15m€48–68Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Limerick Colbertbus 14
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus 430
8h 8m€46–66
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Killarney to Castlebar is to train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Killarney to Castlebar is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Killarney to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Killarney Mission and arriving at Castlebar Library via UL East Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Killarney to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Killarney and arriving at Castlebar via Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Killarney and Castlebar is 290 km. The road distance is 272.9 km.
The best way to get from Killarney to Castlebar without a car is to bus which takes 6h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Killarney to Castlebar, including transfers.
Killarney to Castlebar bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Killarney Mission station.
Killarney to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Killarney station.
The best way to get from Killarney to Castlebar is to bus which takes 6h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Killarney, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Killarney Mission to Castlebar Library via UL Student Ctr and UL East Gate in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Killarney to Castlebar via Portarlington and Athlone in around 6h 11m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Killarney to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €20–28
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Killarney Mission to UL Student Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Single
- €11–16
- Phone
- 0872330097
- Website
- transportforireland.ie
Bus from UL East Gate to Castlebar Library
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/Michael-Moran-Coach-Hire-Castlebar-623323737844282
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Limerick Colbert to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Killarney to Castlebar bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at UL Student Ctr station.
Killarney to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Killarney to Castlebar is 273 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Killarney to Castlebar.
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