The average train between Ballinlough and Castlebar takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Ballinlough 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 twice daily between Ballinlough and Castlebar. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ballinlough is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Castlebar at 10:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Portarlington and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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14h 14m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ballinlough to Castlebar? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ballinlough to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Ballinlough station and arriving at Castlebar station via Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Ballinlough to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Cork station.
Ballinlough to Castlebar train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Castlebar station.
The distance between Ballinlough and Castlebar is 226.3 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a train from Cork to Castlebar via Portarlington and Athlone in around 5h 52m.