There are 4 ways to get from Nenagh to Castlerea by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Nenagh to Athlone Stnbus 72
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlereatrain Ic / ...
3h 10m€24–33Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nenagh to Ballybrophytrain Ic
- Take the train from Portarlington to Athlonetrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlereatrain Ic / ...
5h 32m€22–34Drive 123.7 km
- Drive from Nenagh to Castlereacar 123.7 km
1h 57m€22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Nenagh to Athlone Stnbus 72
- Take the bus from Athlone Stn to Castlereabus 440
3h 30m€33–45
Nenagh to Castlerea by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nenagh to Castlerea is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Nenagh to Castlerea is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Nenagh to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Nenagh and arriving at Castlerea via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Nenagh to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Nenagh and arriving at Castlerea via Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, Portarlington and Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Nenagh and Castlerea is 136 km. The road distance is 123.7 km.
The best way to get from Nenagh to Castlerea without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 10m and costs €23 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Nenagh to Castlerea, including transfers.
Nenagh to Castlerea bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Nenagh station.
Nenagh to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Nenagh station.
The best way to get from Nenagh to Castlerea is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Nenagh, Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland?
You can take a train from Nenagh to Castlerea via Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, Portarlington, and Athlone in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nenagh to Castlerea via Athlone Stn in around 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Nenagh to Ballybrophy
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Portarlington to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Athlone to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Nenagh to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Nenagh to Athlone Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €17–24
Bus from Athlone Stn to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Standard
- €15–21
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More Questions & Answers
Nenagh to Castlerea bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Stn station.
Nenagh to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Ballybrophy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nenagh to Castlerea is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Nenagh to Castlerea.
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