There are 5 ways to get from Portrush to Castlebar by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Coleraine to Derry-Londonderry0
- Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Charlestown Murray's Bar64
- Take the bus from Charlestown to Castlebar440
7h 42m€39–68Train
- Take the train from Coleraine to Great Victoria Street
- Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CastlebarIc / ...
9h 41m€60–88Drive 270.1 km
- Drive from Portrush to Castlebar270.1 km
3h 37m€48–69Bus
- Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Station234 / ...
- Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Claremorris64
9h 5mBus via Ballybofey
- Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Station234
- Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Ballybofey64 / ...
- Take the bus from Ballybofey to Ireland West Airport64
- Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlebar440
10h 21m
Portrush to Castlebar by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portrush to Castlebar is to train and bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Portrush to Castlebar is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Portrush to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Dunluce Avenue and arriving at Castlebar via Coleraine Buscentre, Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre and Claremorris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Portrush to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Portrush and arriving at Castlebar via Coleraine, Great Victoria Street, Busáras and Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
The distance between Portrush and Castlebar is 295 km. The road distance is 270.1 km.
The best way to get from Portrush to Castlebar without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 42m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Portrush to Castlebar, including transfers.
Portrush to Castlebar bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.
Portrush to Castlebar train services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine station.
The best way to get from Portrush to Castlebar is to train which takes 9h 41m and costs €60 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Portrush, Northern Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
You can take a train from Portrush to Castlebar via Coleraine, Great Victoria Street, Dublin Connolly, Busáras, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 9h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Castlebar via Coleraine Buscentre, Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre, and Claremorris in around 9h 5m.
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- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Coleraine to Derry-Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Coleraine to Great Victoria Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €21–30
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Charlestown Murray's Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Charlestown Murray's Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Charlestown to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Claremorris
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Ballybofey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Ballybofey to Ireland West Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Portrush to Castlebar bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Derry Londonderry Bus Station.
Portrush to Castlebar train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Great Victoria Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portrush to Castlebar is 270 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Portrush to Castlebar.
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