There are 4 ways to get from Swords to Castlebar by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain 804 / ...
4h 37m€26–36Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebarbus 721
5h 22m€24–37Drive 241.6 km
- Drive from Swords to Castlebarcar 241.6 km
2h 52m€41–59Fly, bus
- Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane DUB - NOC
- Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Castlebarbus
6h 10m€76–232
Swords to Castlebar by bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swords to Castlebar is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Swords to Castlebar is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Swords to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Swords Castle and arriving at Castlebar via Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Swords to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from George's Dock and arriving at Castlebar via Dublin Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Swords and Castlebar is 266 km. The road distance is 241.6 km.
The best way to get from Swords to Castlebar without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €26 - €40.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Swords to Castlebar, including transfers.
Swords to Castlebar bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Airport Zone 11 station.
Swords to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Heuston station.
The best way to get from Swords to Castlebar is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Swords, Ireland and Castlebar, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar every 4 hours. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebar every 4 hours. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Dublin Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via East Midlands
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €60–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–210
Flights from Dublin Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–210
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €21–30
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ireland W Airport to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €14–20
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More Questions & Answers
Swords to Castlebar bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Castlebar station.
Swords to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlebar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swords to Castlebar is 242 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Swords to Castlebar.
There are 245+ hotels available in Castlebar.



