There are 4 ways to get from Limerick to Castlerea by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Galway
best- Take the bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceanntbus 251
- Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Castlereabus Ng05
3h 47m€24–34Train
- Take the train from Limerick to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Castlereatrain 804 / ...
4h 2m€24–33Drive 156.9 km
- Drive from Limerick to Castlereacar 156.9 km
1h 51m€27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Limerick Colbert to Galway Ceanntbus 51
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Castlereabus 429
5h 17m€36–49
Limerick to Castlerea by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Castlerea is to train which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Limerick to Castlerea is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Henry Street and arriving at Castlerea via Galway Cathdrl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Limerick to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Limerick and arriving at Castlerea via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Limerick and Castlerea is 174 km. The road distance is 156.9 km.
The best way to get from Limerick to Castlerea without a car is to bus via Galway which takes 3h 47m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Limerick to Castlerea, including transfers.
Limerick to Castlerea bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Henry Street station.
Limerick to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Limerick station.
The best way to get from Limerick to Castlerea is to bus via Galway which takes 3h 47m and costs €23 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Limerick, Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Henry Street to Castlerea via Galway Ceannt and Galway Cathdrl in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Castlerea via Portarlington in around 4h 2m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Limerick to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €12–18
Train from Portarlington to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Henry Street to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Citylink
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More Questions & Answers
Limerick to Castlerea bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Galway Ceannt station.
Limerick to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Limerick to Castlerea is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Limerick to Castlerea.
There are 49+ hotels available in Castlerea.



