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How to get fromLucan to Castlereaby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lucan to Castlerea by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lucan Spa Hotel to Strokestownbus bus 22
    2. Take the bus from Strokestown to Castlereabus bus Ng05
    3h 30m
    €23–33

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlereatrain train 804 / ...
    3h 31m
    €19–26

  3. Drive  156.9 km

    1. Drive from Lucan to Castlereacar car 156.9 km
    1h 54m
    €28–40

  4. Train via Portarlington

    1. Take the train from Adamstown to Portarlingtontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Athlone to Castlereatrain train Re / ...
    4h 12m
    €19–29

Lucan to Castlerea by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Lucan, Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Lucan Spa Hotel to Castlerea via Strokestown in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Castlerea every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 2h 7m.

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