The average train between Ballina and Castlerea takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Ballina to Castlerea. 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 4 times a day between Ballina and Castlerea. 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 Castlerea at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ballina to Castlerea. However, there are services departing from Ballina station and arriving at Castlerea station via Manulla Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Ballina to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Ballina station.
Ballina to Castlerea train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlerea station.
The distance between Ballina and Castlerea is 58.3 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Ballina to Castlerea via Manulla Junction in around 2h 8m.