The average train between Ballina and Castlebar takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 38 min. The train service runs several times per day from Ballina to Castlebar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Ballina and Castlebar. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballina is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Castlebar at 10:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ballina to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Ballina station and arriving at Castlebar station via Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Ballina to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballina station.
Ballina to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Manulla Junction station.
The distance between Ballina and Castlebar is 30.2 km. The road distance is 40 km.
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Ballina to Manulla Junction hourly. Tickets cost €4–6 and the journey takes 27 min.