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How to get fromPortrush to CastlebarBy train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Portrush to Castlebar by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Derry-Londonderrytrain train Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Claremorrisbus bus 64
    8h 43m
    €47–79

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train Re
    9h 21m
    €56–82

  3. Drive 270.1 km

    1. Drive from Portrush to Castlebarcar car 270.1 km
    3h 37m
    €48–69

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus 234 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Claremorrisbus bus 64
    9h 11m

  5. Bus via Kilkelly

    1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus 234
    2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Kilkelly N17bus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from Kilkelly to Castlebarbus bus 440
    9h 20m

  6. Bus via Ballybofey

    1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus 234
    2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Ballybofeybus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from Ballybofey to Claremorrisbus bus 964
    9h 48m

Portrush to Castlebar by train, foot, and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket€47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portrush, Northern Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?

You can take a train from Portrush to Castlebar via Coleraine, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Castlebar via Coleraine Buscentre, Ulsterbus Depot, and Claremorris in around 9h 11m.

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