There are 5 ways to get from Mallow to Castlebar by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Mallow to Portlaoisetrain 217 / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Castlebartrain Re
5h 29m€31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Mallow to Limerick Colbertbus 51
- Take the bus from UL East Gate to Castlebar Librarybus Ul05
5h 52mDrive 230.2 km
- Drive from Mallow to Castlebarcar 230.2 km
2h 40m€39–56Bus via Galway
- Take the bus from Mallow to ATU Galwaybus 51
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus 430
6h 5m€35–53Bus via Galway #2
- Take the bus from Mallow to Galway Ceanntbus 51
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Castlebarbus 456
6h 51m€33–54
Mallow to Castlebar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mallow to Castlebar is to train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Mallow to Castlebar is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Mallow to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Mallow and arriving at Castlebar Library via William Street and UL East Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Mallow to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Mallow and arriving at Castlebar via Portlaoise and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Mallow and Castlebar is 344 km. The road distance is 230.2 km.
The best way to get from Mallow to Castlebar without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Mallow to Castlebar, including transfers.
Mallow to Castlebar bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Mallow station.
Mallow to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Mallow station.
The best way to get from Mallow to Castlebar is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Mallow, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
You can take a train from Mallow to Castlebar via Portlaoise and Portarlington in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mallow to Castlebar Library via Limerick Colbert, William Street, UL Student Ctr, and UL East Gate in around 5h 52m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Mallow to Portlaoise
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €13–19
Train from Portarlington to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Mallow to Limerick Colbert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Mallow to ATU Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Mallow to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- 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
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Mallow to Castlebar bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Limerick Colbert station.
Mallow to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portlaoise station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mallow to Castlebar is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Mallow to Castlebar.
There are 232+ hotels available in Castlebar.



