There are 4 ways to get from Laytown to Castlebar by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Laytown to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain Re
5h 5m€27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Laytown Station to Nassau Streetbus 910
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus 721
5h 25m€30–39Drive 231.4 km
- Drive from Laytown to Castlebarcar 231.4 km
3h 8m€40–57Bus via Athlone
- Take the bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Athlone Stationbus 190
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Castlebarbus 440
8h 48m€34–51
Laytown to Castlebar by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laytown to Castlebar is to train which costs €27 - €40 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Laytown to Castlebar is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Laytown station to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Laytown Station and arriving at Castlebar via Crampton Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Laytown to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Laytown and arriving at Castlebar via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Laytown and Castlebar is 291 km. The road distance is 231.4 km.
The best way to get from Laytown to Castlebar without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs €27 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Laytown to Castlebar, including transfers.
Laytown to Castlebar bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, depart from Laytown Station.
Laytown to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Laytown station.
The best way to get from Laytown to Castlebar is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €40 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Laytown, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
You can take a train from Laytown to Castlebar via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laytown Station to Castlebar via Nassau Street and Crampton Quay in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Laytown to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–7
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €21–30
- Phone
- +353 42 937 8188
- info@matthews.ie
- Website
- matthews.ie
Bus from Laytown Station to Nassau Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Website
- Matthews Coach Hire
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Drogheda Bus Station to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Laytown to Castlebar bus services, operated by Matthews Coach Hire, arrive at Nassau Street station.
Laytown to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laytown to Castlebar is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Laytown to Castlebar.
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