There are 5 ways to get from Oranmore to Castlebar by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar52
2h 22m€14–35Train
- Take the train from Oranmore to AthloneIc / ...
- Take the train from Athlone to CastlebarIc / ...
3h 28m€17–25Drive 81.2 km
- Drive from Oranmore to Castlebar81.2 km
1h 8m€14–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Oranmore to Castlebar81.2 km
1h 8m€110–140Line 404 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Oranmore Centre to Eyre Square404
- Take the bus from Galway, Bus Station to Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way52
3h 28m€19–28
Oranmore to Castlebar by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oranmore to Castlebar is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Oranmore to Castlebar is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €13 - €20.
No, there is no direct bus from Oranmore to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Oranmore North and arriving at Castlebar via ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Oranmore to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Oranmore and arriving at Castlebar via Athlone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Oranmore and Castlebar is 93 km. The road distance is 81.2 km.
The best way to get from Oranmore to Castlebar without a car is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs €13 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Oranmore to Castlebar, including transfers.
Oranmore to Castlebar bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from ATU Galway station.
Oranmore to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Oranmore station.
The best way to get from Oranmore to Castlebar is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs €13 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €25 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Oranmore, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
Bus Éireann operates a bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar every 4 hours. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oranmore to Castlebar via Athlone in around 3h 28m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Oranmore to Athlone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
Train from Athlone to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €10–15
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Oranmore Centre to Eyre Square
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Galway, Bus Station to Castlebar Stephen Garvey Way
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from ATU Galway to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Oranmore to Castlebar bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Castlebar station.
Oranmore to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Athlone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oranmore to Castlebar is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Oranmore to Castlebar.
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