The average train between Bangor and Castlebar takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 6h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Bangor 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 3 times a day between Bangor and Castlebar. The earliest departure is at 8:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bangor is at 2:11 PM which arrives into Castlebar at 9:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Grand Central and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 29m • 3 changes


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7h 42m • 3 changes


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6h 32m • 3 changes


7h 12m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bangor 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 Bangor to Castlebar. However, there are services departing from Bangor station and arriving at Castlebar station via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
Bangor to Castlebar train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Grand Central station.
Bangor to Castlebar train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Castlebar station.
The distance between Bangor and Castlebar is 252.1 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a train from Bangor to Castlebar via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 33m.