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How to get fromTroon to Castlebarby train, ferry, busferry, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Troon to Castlebar by train, ferry, busferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Troon to Stranraertrain
    2. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larneferry
    3. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Great Victoria Streettrain
    4. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connollytrain
    5. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CastlebartrainIc / ...
    14h 2m
    €115–391

  2. Train, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Troon to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeGLA - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain
    8h 28m
    €84–200

  3. Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Zone 14bus785
    3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Castlebarbus721
    14h 3m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Troon to Cairnryancar
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Castlebarcar
    6h 49m
    €95–277

  5. Train, bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Troon to Stranraertrain
    2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    3. Take the bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Stationbus212
    4. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Charlestown Murray's Barbus64
    5. Take the bus from Charlestown to Castlebarbus440
    15h 21m

  6. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 15 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus261
    3. Take the bus from Enniskillen to Ballina Bus Stationbus458
    15h 57m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Troon, Scotland and Castlebar, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Troon to Castlebar. However, you can take the train to Stranraer, take the taxi to Cairnryan, take the ferry to Larne, walk to Larne Harbour, take the train to Great Victoria Street, take the train to Dublin Connolly, walk to Busáras, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Castlebar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Academy Street to Castlebar via Wellington Square, Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Durham Street, Dublin Airport Zone 14, and Dublin Airport Zone 11 in around 14h 3m.

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