There are 5 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 Stationbus 72
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlereatrain Re
3h 10m€16–23Train
- Take the train from Nenagh to Ballybrophytrain Ic
- Take the train from Ballybrophy to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Castlereatrain Re
4h 52m€20–30Drive 123.7 km
- Drive from Nenagh to Castlereacar 123.7 km
1h 57m€21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Nenagh to Athlone Stationbus 72
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Castlereabus 440
3h 30m€18–26Bus, line 547 bus
- Take the bus from Nenagh Station to Portumnabus 322
- Take the bus from Portumna to Ballinasloe Stationbus 547
- Take the bus from Ballinasloe Station to Castlereabus 546
5h 35m
Nenagh to Castlerea by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nenagh to Castlerea is to bus and train which costs €15 - €23 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Nenagh to Castlerea is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Nenagh to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Nenagh and arriving at Castlerea via Athlone Station. 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 and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
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 €15 - €23.
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 4h 52m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €26 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 and Portarlington in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nenagh to Castlerea via Athlone Station in around 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
Train from Ballybrophy to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portarlington to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Nenagh to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Athlone Station to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 052 616 6140
- info@locallinktipperary.ie
- Website
- locallinktipperary.ie
Bus from Nenagh Station to Portumna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://locallinktipperary.ie/
- Phone
- 091 842384
- galway@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinkgalway.ie
Bus from Portumna to Ballinasloe Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.locallinkgalway.ie/
Bus from Ballinasloe Station to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.locallinkgalway.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Nenagh to Castlerea bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone 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.
There are 45+ hotels available in Castlerea.



