There are 5 ways to get from Roscrea to Castlerea by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Roscrea Abbey Street to Athlone Stationbus 850
- Take the train from Athlone to Castlereatrain Re
3h 38m€15–21Line 834 bus, train
- Take the bus from Roscrea Abbey Street to Portlaoise Stationbus 834
- Take the train from Portarlington to Castlereatrain Re
4h 3m€18–26Drive 122 km
- Drive from Roscrea to Castlereacar 122 km
1h 35m€21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Roscrea Abbey Street to Athlone Stationbus 850
- Take the bus from Athlone Station to Castlereabus 440
3h 58m€17–24Train
- Take the train from Ballybrophy to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Castlereatrain Re
4h 19m€18–27
Roscrea to Castlerea by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roscrea to Castlerea is to bus and train which costs €14 - €21 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Roscrea to Castlerea is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Roscrea to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Roscrea Abbey Street and arriving at Castlerea via Athlone Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Roscrea to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Roscrea and arriving at Castlerea via Ballybrophy and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Roscrea and Castlerea is 144 km. The road distance is 122 km.
The best way to get from Roscrea to Castlerea without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 38m and costs €14 - €21.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Roscrea to Castlerea, including transfers.
Roscrea to Castlerea bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Roscrea Abbey Street station.
Roscrea to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballybrophy station.
The best way to get from Roscrea to Castlerea is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs €16 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €27 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Roscrea, Ireland and Castlerea, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Roscrea Abbey Street to Castlerea via Athlone Station in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roscrea to Castlerea via Ballybrophy and Portarlington in around 4h 19m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Athlone to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €6–9
Train from Portarlington to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €11–16
Train from Ballybrophy to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353-57-8692168
- lo@locallink.ie
- Website
- locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Bus from Roscrea Abbey Street to Athlone Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
Bus from Roscrea Abbey Street to Portlaoise Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://locallinklaoisoffaly.ie/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Athlone Station to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
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More Questions & Answers
Roscrea to Castlerea bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Athlone Station.
Roscrea to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Portarlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roscrea to Castlerea is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Roscrea to Castlerea.
There are 44+ hotels available in Castlerea.



