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How to get fromMelbourne to Castlebarby plane, train or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Castlebar by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MEL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train
    31h 13m
    €469–1,960

  2. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MEL - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train
    35h 44m
    €344–885

  3. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane MEL - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlebarbus bus
    33h 2m
    €574–1,728

  4. Fly to Donegal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane plane MEL - CFN
    2. Take the bus from Croithlí to Claremorrisbus bus
    42h 44m

  5. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MEL - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus bus
    35h 10m
    €464–1,261

  6. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MEL - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train
    35h 37m
    €607–2,474

  7. Fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane MEL - LDY
    2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Charlestownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlestown to Castlebarbus bus
    37h 22m
    €526–1,362

  8. Fly to Cork Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MEL - ORK
    2. Take the train from Cork to Portlaoisetrain train
    3. Take the train from Portarlington to Castlebartrain train
    36h 49m
    €704–1,472

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration27h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€436Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Castlebar, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Castlebar. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, take the bus to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Castlebar. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland West Airport, then take the bus to Castlebar.

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