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How to get fromMelbourne to Castlebarby plane, train or bus

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There are 7 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)planeMEL - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain
    30h 8m
    €520–1,150

  2. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeMEL - BFS
    2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connollytrain
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain
    35h 52m
    €341–934

  3. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)planeMEL - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlebarbus
    31h 57m
    €457–1,321

  4. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shannon Airport (SNN)planeMEL - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galwaybus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus
    33h 7m
    €450–1,354

  5. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)planeMEL - BHD
    2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connollytrain
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain
    35h 58m
    €604–1,473

  6. Fly to Donegal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Donegal Airport (CFN)planeMEL - CFN
    2. Take the bus from Croithlí to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Charlestown Murray's Barbus
    4. Take the bus from Charlestown to Castlebarbus
    37h 19m

  7. Fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)planeMEL - LDY
    2. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Charlestown Murray's Barbus
    3. Take the bus from Charlestown to Castlebarbus
    38h 50m
    €634–1,555

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

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration24h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€478Cheapest 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 T1 Skybus, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Castlebar. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus, 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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