There are 4 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Castlerea by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlereatrain 804 / ...
5h 35m€37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus 271
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Ballinamore Ebus 929
- Take the bus from Ballinamore E to Castlereabus
7h 5mDrive 226.6 km
- Drive from Belfast to Castlereacar 226.6 km
2h 52m€40–58Bus via Sligo
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus 261
- Take the bus from Enniskillen to Sligo Bus Stnbus 458
- Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Castlereabus 977
7h 15m
Northern Ireland to Castlerea by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Castlerea is to train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Castlerea is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland station to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station Stand 14 and arriving at Castlerea via Cavan Bus Stn and Ballinamore E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Northern Ireland to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Belfast Grand Central and arriving at Castlerea via Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Northern Ireland and Castlerea is 368 km. The road distance is 226.6 km.
The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Castlerea without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Northern Ireland to Castlerea, including transfers.
Northern Ireland to Castlerea bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 14.
Northern Ireland to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Castlerea is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland?
You can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Castlerea via Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Castlerea via Cavan Bus Stn and Ballinamore E in around 7h 5m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 047 51840
- cm@locallink.ie
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Ballinamore E
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan
- Phone
- 071 9641059
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
Bus from Ballinamore E to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Westlink Coaches
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Enniskillen to Sligo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
- Phone
- 074 9741644
- donegal@locallink.ie
- Website
- TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
Bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim
- Leap/Contactless
- €4–6
- Cash
- €7–9
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More Questions & Answers
Northern Ireland to Castlerea bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cavan Bus Station.
Northern Ireland to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northern Ireland to Castlerea is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Northern Ireland to Castlerea.
There are 52+ hotels available in Castlerea.






