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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

    best
    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Derry-Londonderrytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Charlestownbus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from Charlestown to Castlebarbus bus 440
    8h 14m
    €45–68

  2. Train, bus via Kilkelly N17

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Derry-Londonderrytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Kilkelly N17bus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from Kilkelly to Castlebarbus bus 440
    9h
    €41–61

  3. 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 19m
    €56–82

  4. Drive 270.1 km

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

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Stationbus bus 234 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Claremorrisbus bus 64
    9h 21m

  6. Bus via Enniskillen

    1. Take the bus from Dunluce Avenue to Omagh Depotbus bus 231
    2. Take the bus from Omagh Depot to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus bus 94
    3. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Ballina Humbert Streetbus bus 458
    9h 53m

Portrush to Castlebar by train, foot, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest 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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Castlebar via Coleraine Buscentre, Ulsterbus Depot, and Claremorris in around 9h 21m.

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